IPL 2025: Full Match Schedule, Venues, and Key Fixtures

IPL 2025 Full Match Schedule

IPL 2025 Full Match Schedule: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the match schedule for the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The tournament will kick off on March 22, 2025, and conclude with the grand final on May 25, 2025. Fans can expect an action-packed season, with 74 matches played across 13 venues in India.

This year, the league will follow the same format as the previous editions, with 10 teams competing in a double round-robin stage, followed by four teams advancing to the playoffs.

Opening Match: A Thrilling Start

IPL 2025 Full Match Schedule
The tournament begins with an electrifying clash between the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22, 2025.
This match will set the tone for the season as both teams will be looking to start strong. KKR, with their home advantage, will aim for a winning start, while RCB will seek to break their title drought.

IPL 2025 Full Match Schedule & Venues

IPL 2025 Full Match Schedule

IPL 2025 will be played across 13 venues, including traditional home grounds and additional cities. Some teams will play a few of their home matches at alternate locations:
1. Delhi Capitals (DC) – Home matches in Visakhapatnam
2. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Home matches in Guwahati
3. Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Home matches in Dharamsala
Each team will play 14 matches in the league stage – seven at home and seven away – before the top four teams advance to the playoffs.

Key Matches to Watch Out For

Several exciting fixtures are lined up throughout the tournament, featuring classic rivalries and high-stakes encounters. Here are some of the must-watch games:
1. March 23, 2025 – Double Header
{a} Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Hyderabad (3:30 PM IST)
{b} Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) – Chennai (7:30 PM IST)
This day features one of IPL’s greatest rivalries – CSK vs. MI, where two of the most successful teams will battle it out in front of a roaring Chennai crowd.
2. March 29, 2025 – High-Voltage Match
{a} Gujarat Titans (GT) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) –
Ahmedabad
This match will be a clash of powerhouse teams at the Narendra Modi Stadium, one of the world’s biggest cricket venues.

Playoffs & Grand Final

The top four teams from the league stage will advance to the playoffs. The knockout matches will be played at Hyderabad and Kolkata, leading to the much-anticipated final at Eden Gardens.

Playoff Schedule:

IPL 2025 Full Match Schedule

Qualifier 1: May 20, 2025 – Hyderabad
Eliminator: May 21, 2025 – Hyderabad
Qualifier 2: May 23, 2025 – Kolkata
Final: May 25, 2025 – Kolkata (Eden Gardens)

Where to Watch IPL 2025?

Cricket fans can watch IPL 2025 live on official broadcasting networks and streaming platforms. Matches will be scheduled as follows:
1. Afternoon matches – 3:30 PM IST
2. Evening matches – 7:30 PM IST
For the latest schedule updates, visit the official IPL website: IPL