IPL 2025 Schedule | TATA IPL 2025 Set to Begin on March 22 with KKR vs RCB at Eden Garden, Kolkata

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 schedule, bringing excitement to cricket fans worldwide. The 18th edition of the IPL will commence on March 22, 2025, and conclude with the grand final on May 25, 2025.

With 74 matches scheduled across 13 venues, this season promises high-intensity action. The tournament will feature 12 double-header days, ensuring non-stop entertainment. Afternoon matches will start at 3:30 PM IST, while evening games will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.

IPL 2025 Opening Match: KKR vs RCB at Eden Gardens

The IPL 2025 will begin with a blockbuster opening clash as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 22. This match will set the stage for an action-packed tournament.

Double-Header Excitement on March 23

The first double-header of the season will be held on March 23, 2025, featuring:

• Afternoon Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Hyderabad

• Evening Showdown: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Venues Hosting Key Matches

• Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take place in Visakhapatnam on March 24.

• Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on March 25.

• Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host matches in both Guwahati and Jaipur.

• Punjab Kings (PBKS) will split home matches between New Chandigarh and Dharamsala.

• Delhi Capitals (DC) will play in both Visakhapatnam and Delhi.

Full IPL 2025 Match Schedule

March 22 - Opening Match

• Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 7:30 PM – Eden Gardens, Kolkata

March 23 - Double Header

• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals – 3:30 PM – Hyderabad

• Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians – 7:30 PM – Chennai

March 24 - March 31

• Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants – March 24 – 7:30 PM – Visakhapatnam

• Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings – March 25 – 7:30 PM – Ahmedabad

• Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders – March 26 – 7:30 PM – Guwahati

• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants – March 27 – 7:30 PM – Hyderabad

• Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – March 28 – 7:30 PM – Chennai

• Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians – March 29 – 7:30 PM – Ahmedabad

• Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – March 30 – 3:30 PM – Visakhapatnam

• Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings – March 30 – 7:30 PM – Guwahati

• Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders – March 31 – 7:30 PM – Mumbai

April 1 - April 10

• Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings – April 1 – 7:30 PM – Lucknow

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans – April 2 – 7:30 PM – Bengaluru

• Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – April 3 – 7:30 PM – Kolkata

• Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians – April 4 – 7:30 PM – Lucknow

• Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals – April 5 – 3:30 PM – Chennai

• Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – April 5 – 7:30 PM – New Chandigarh

• Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants – April 6 – 3:30 PM – Kolkata

• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans – April 6 – 7:30 PM – Hyderabad

• Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – April 7 – 7:30 PM – Mumbai

• Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings – April 8 – 7:30 PM – New Chandigarh

April 11 - April 20

• Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals – April 11 – 7:30 PM – Ahmedabad

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals – April 12 – 7:30 PM – Bengaluru

• Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – April 13 – 7:30 PM – Chennai

• Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans – April 14 – 7:30 PM – Lucknow

• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings – April 15 – 7:30 PM – Hyderabad

• Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – April 16 – 7:30 PM – Jaipur

• Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians – April 17 – 7:30 PM – Delhi

• Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings – April 18 – 7:30 PM – Lucknow

• Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – April 19 – 7:30 PM – New Chandigarh

• Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals – April 20 – 7:30 PM – Delhi

April 21 - April 30

• Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – April 21 – 7:30 PM – Mumbai

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals – April 22 – 7:30 PM – Bengaluru

• Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – April 23 – 7:30 PM – Chennai

• Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – April 24 – 7:30 PM – Kolkata

• Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants – April 25 – 7:30 PM – Mumbai

• Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – April 26 – 7:30 PM – Delhi

• Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans – April 27 – 7:30 PM – Jaipur

• Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders – April 28 – 7:30 PM – Delhi

• Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings – April 29 – 7:30 PM – Chennai

• Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians – April 30 – 7:30 PM – Jaipur

May 1 - May 19

• Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – May 1 – 7:30 PM – Ahmedabad

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings – May 2 – 7:30 PM – Bengaluru

• Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals – May 3 – 7:30 PM – Kolkata

• Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants – May 4 – 3:30 PM – Dharamsala

• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals – May 4 – 7:30 PM – Hyderabad

• Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans – May 5 – 7:30 PM – Mumbai

• Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings – May 6 – 7:30 PM – Kolkata

• Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals – May 7 – 7:30 PM – Dharamsala

• Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – May 8 – 7:30 PM – Lucknow

• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders – May 9 – 7:30 PM – Hyderabad

• Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians – May 10 – 3:30 PM – Dharamsala

• Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans – May 10 – 7:30 PM – Delhi

• Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – May 11 – 7:30 PM – Chennai

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – May 12 – 7:30 PM – Bengaluru

• Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants – May 13 – 7:30 PM – Ahmedabad

• Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals – May 14 – 7:30 PM – Mumbai

• Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings – May 15 – 7:30 PM – Jaipur

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders – May 16 – 7:30 PM – Bengaluru

• Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings – May 17 – 3:30 PM – Ahmedabad

• Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – May 17 – 7:30 PM – Lucknow

May 20 - May 25 - Playoffs and Final

• Qualifier 1: May 20 – 7:30 PM – Hyderabad

• Eliminator: May 21 – 7:30 PM – Hyderabad

• Qualifier 2: May 23 – 7:30 PM – Kolkata

• Final: May 25 – 7:30 PM – Eden Gardens, Kolkata

IPL 2025 Playoffs: Hyderabad and Kolkata to Host Knockouts

The playoffs will be played in Hyderabad and Kolkata, featuring:

• Qualifier 1 and Eliminator: Hyderabad – May 20 & 21

• Qualifier 2: Kolkata – May 23

• Final: Eden Gardens, Kolkata – May 25

Key Highlights for IPL 2025

• New Captains: Five teams will have new leadership, making the competition even more unpredictable.

• Dual Venues for Some Teams: Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, and Rajasthan Royals will split their home matches across two cities.

• Big Rivalries: Expect thrilling contests such as CSK vs MI, RCB vs KKR, and GT vs RR.

Where to Watch IPL 2025 Live?

• TV Broadcast: Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 2, Sports 18 1

• Online Streaming: JioHotstar App and Website

The Countdown to IPL 2025 Begins!

Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the start of IPL 2025, and with a packed schedule, the competition promises thrilling encounters, last-over finishes, and standout performances. Stay tuned for more updates as the biggest T20 league in the world gets underway!