Indian Premier League 2025 Schedule and Details

Overview

The much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to begin on March 22, 2025, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The tournament will conclude on May 25, 2025, also at Eden Gardens. This edition of the IPL will feature 74 matches over 65 days, including 12 double-header days.

Key Highlights of IPL 2025:

• Defending Champions: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
• KKR Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
• RCB Captain: Rajat Patidar
• Total Matches: 74
• Tournament Duration: March 22, 2025 – May 25, 2025
• Venues: Various stadiums across India, including new locations Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Dharamsala.
• Double-Header Days: 12
• Group Division: Two groups of five teams each.

IPL 2025 Group Division

• Teams will play against every team in their group once and against teams in the other group twice.
• Playoffs will feature Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final.

IPL 2025 Key Fixtures & Schedule

Opening Match

First Double-Header Day (March 23, 2025)

Other Major Fixtures

IPL 2025 Playoffs Schedule

New Venues and Special Arrangements

• Guwahati (RR’s second home venue) and Dharamsala (PBKS’s second home venue) will each host matches.
• Visakhapatnam and Guwahati will host two matches each, while Dharamsala will host three matches.
• The Eden Gardens Final will mark the first IPL final at this iconic venue in a decade (since 2013 and 2015).

What to Expect from IPL 2025

• Full-Capacity Stadiums: The tournament sticks to its traditional home-and-away format, ensuring jam-packed stadiums.
• Star-Studded Lineups: Each team boasts world-class players, promising thrilling contests.
• Innovations & Fan Engagements: New fan engagement activities, digital interactions, and exclusive content will make IPL 2025 a memorable experience.

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