Get ready for an action-packed season as IPL 2025 kicks off on March 14, 2025, with 10 teams competing in a total of 74 matches. The league phase concludes on May 19, 2025, followed by thrilling playoffs and the final on May 25, 2025, at the iconic M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
📅 Tentative Schedule Overview
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Match | March 14, 2025 | CSK vs. RCB | Chennai | 8:00 PM |
| Match 2 | March 23, 2025 | PBKS vs. DC | Mohali | 3:30 PM |
| Match 3 | March 23, 2025 | KKR vs. SRH | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Match 4 | March 24, 2025 | RR vs. LSG | Jaipur | 3:30 PM |
| Match 5 | March 24, 2025 | GT vs. MI | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| Match 6 | March 25, 2025 | RCB vs. PBKS | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Match 7 | March 26, 2025 | CSK vs. GT | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| Match 8 | March 27, 2025 | SRH vs. MI | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| Match 9 | March 28, 2025 | RR vs. DC | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| Match 10 | March 29, 2025 | RCB vs. KKR | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Match 11 | March 30, 2025 | LSG vs. PBKS | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| Match 12 | March 31, 2025 | GT vs. SRH | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| Match 13 | March 31, 2025 | DC vs. CSK | Vizag | 7:30 PM |
| Match 14 | April 1, 2025 | MI vs. RR | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
The playoffs and final schedule are as follows:
| Stage | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | May 21, 2025 | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| Eliminator | May 22, 2025 | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| Qualifier 2 | May 24, 2025 | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| Final | May 25, 2025 | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
🌟 Key Highlights
- Opening Match: CSK takes on RCB in a thrilling opening clash at their home ground in Chennai.
- Double Headers: Enjoy back-to-back matches on weekends, featuring afternoon and evening games.
- Playoffs: Teams will compete fiercely for the prestigious trophy in the Narendra Modi Stadium, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
🏟️ Venues & Cities
Here’s a list of venues hosting IPL 2025:
| Venue | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| M.A. Chidambaram | Chennai | 50,000 |
| Narendra Modi | Ahmedabad | 132,000 |
| Wankhede | Mumbai | 33,000 |
| Eden Gardens | Kolkata | 68,000 |
| M. Chinnaswamy | Bengaluru | 40,000 |
🔥 Teams & Players to Watch
| Team | Captain | Star Player |
|---|---|---|
| CSK | MS Dhoni | Ravindra Jadeja |
| RCB | Faf du Plessis | Virat Kohli |
| MI | Rohit Sharma | Jasprit Bumrah |
| GT | Hardik Pandya | Shubman Gill |
How to Watch IPL 2025
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Streaming: JioCinema
Note
The above schedule is tentative and subject to confirmation by the BCCI. Stay tuned for updates as the tournament approaches.
