IPL 2025 Fixtures: Get the complete IPL 2025 match schedule with dates, venues, and timings. Stay updated with the latest fixtures and plan for the thrilling IPLT20 season.
IPL 2025: Complete Match Schedule, Fixtures, and Key Highlights
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be a cricketing extravaganza, featuring 10 teams competing over 65 days in 74 matches across 13 venues. The action-packed season will begin on March 22, 2025, and conclude with the grand final on May 25, 2025.
IPL 2025 Key Dates & Schedule
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Opening Match:
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
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Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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Date: March 22, 2025
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Time: 7:30 PM IST
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Final Match:
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Date: May 25, 2025
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Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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Tournament Format
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Group Stage:
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Each team will play 14 matches (7 home and 7 away).
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The teams will be divided into two groups of five.
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The top four teams will qualify for the playoffs.
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Playoffs Structure:
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Qualifier 1: 1st vs 2nd place teams.
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Eliminator: 3rd vs 4th place teams.
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Qualifier 2: Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator.
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Final: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2.
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Venues and Cities
The IPL 2025 matches will be held across 13 iconic venues in India, including:
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Wankhede Stadium – Mumbai
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Eden Gardens – Kolkata
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bengaluru
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Arun Jaitley Stadium – Delhi
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Narendra Modi Stadium – Ahmedabad
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MA Chidambaram Stadium – Chennai
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium – Hyderabad
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Sawai Mansingh Stadium – Jaipur
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Punjab Cricket Association Stadium – Mohali
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BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium – Lucknow
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HPCA Stadium – Dharamshala
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ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium – Visakhapatnam
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Greenfield International Stadium – Thiruvananthapuram
Star Players and Captains to Watch
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MS Dhoni (CSK) – Leading Chennai Super Kings, potentially his last IPL season.
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Virat Kohli (RCB) – The backbone of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting lineup.
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Shubman Gill (GT) – The young star will lead Gujarat Titans.
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Hardik Pandya (MI) – Captain of Mumbai Indians, aiming for their sixth title.
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Rishabh Pant (DC) – Making a comeback as the captain of Delhi Capitals.
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Sanju Samson (RR) – Rajasthan Royals’ consistent performer and captain.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
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TV Broadcast:
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Star Sports Network will telecast all matches live.
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Live Streaming:
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JioCinema will stream the IPL 2025 matches for free in India.
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Available in multiple languages with 4K resolution streaming.
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Interesting Facts About IPL 2025 Fixtures
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Record-Breaking Auction:
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Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, bought by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹26 crore.
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New Rules:
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Impact Player Rule continues in IPL 2025, allowing tactical substitutions.
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DRS Reviews for Wides and No-balls will still be in effect.
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IPL 2025 Schedule: The complete match list, Venue and Timings
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
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| March 22, 2025 | KKR vs RCB | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| March 23, 2025 | CSK vs MI | M. Chidambaram, Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| March 23, 2025 | DC vs LSG | Arun Jaitley, Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| March 24, 2025 | RR vs SRH | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| March 25, 2025 | PBKS vs GT | PCA Stadium, Mohali | 7:30 PM |
| March 26, 2025 | RCB vs DC | M. Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| March 27, 2025 | MI vs RR | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| March 28, 2025 | KKR vs SRH | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| March 29, 2025 | LSG vs PBKS | BRSABV Ekana, Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
Previous IPL Champions
🏅 2024 – Kolkata Knight Riders
🏅 2023 – Chennai Super Kings
🏅 2022 – Gujarat Titans
🏅 2021 – Chennai Super Kings
🏅2020 – Mumbai Indians
Conclusion
The IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting season with top cricketers battling for the championship. With thrilling fixtures, star-studded lineups, and electrifying matches, cricket fans are in for a treat. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and enjoy the biggest cricket festival of the year!