The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off its 18th season on March 22, 2025, promising an exciting lineup of matches across 13 venues in India. This year’s tournament will feature 74 matches, including 12 double-headers, with the final scheduled for May 25, 2025, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Here’s a detailed overview of the IPL 2025 schedule and fixtures.
Key Highlights of IPL 2025
- Start Date: March 22, 2025
- End Date: May 25, 2025
- Teams: The same 10 teams from the previous season will compete: Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Delhi Capitals (DC), Gujarat Titans (GT), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mumbai Indians (MI), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
- Venues: Matches will be played across 13 venues, including new and familiar locations like Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam.
- Match Timings: Afternoon matches will start at 3:30 PM IST, while evening matches will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Opening Matches
The IPL 2025 season begins with a thrilling encounter between the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22, 2025.
The first double-header day is on March 23, 2025, featuring Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the afternoon at Hyderabad, followed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) in the evening at Chennai.
Notable Fixtures
- Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): This match will take place on March 24, 2025, in Visakhapatnam.
- Gujarat Titans (GT) vs. Punjab Kings (PBKS): The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host its first match of the season on March 25, 2025.
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Playoffs and Final
- Qualifier 1: May 20, 2025, at Hyderabad
- Eliminator: May 21, 2025, at Hyderabad
- Qualifier 2: May 23, 2025, at Kolkata
- Final: May 25, 2025, at Kolkata.
Ticket Booking
Ticket booking for IPL 2025 matches is expected to commence as the season begins. Fans can check the official IPL website or ticketing platforms for updates on ticket availability and prices1.
IPL 2025 Schedule Table
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd March | KKR vs RCB | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 23rd March | SRH vs RR | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| 23rd March | MI vs CSK | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 24th March | DC vs LSG | Vizag | 7:30 PM |
| 25th March | GT vs PBKS | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 26th March | RR vs KKR | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 27th March | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 28th March | RCB vs CSK | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 29th March | GT vs MI | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 30th March | DC vs SRH | Vizag | 3:30 PM |
| 30th March | RR vs CSK | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 31st March | MI vs KKR | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 1st April | LSG vs PBKS | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 2nd April | RCB vs GT | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 3rd April | KKR vs SRH | Vizag | 7:30 PM |
| 4th April | LSG vs MI | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 5th April | CSK vs DC | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| 5th April | PBKS vs RR | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 6th April | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| 6th April | SRH vs GT | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 7th April | MI vs RCB | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 8th April | PBKS vs CSK | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 9th April | GT vs RR | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 10th April | RCB vs DC | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 11th April | CSK vs KKR | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 12th April | LSG vs GT | Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| 12th April | SRH vs PBKS | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 13th April | RR vs RCB | Jaipur | 3:30 PM |
| 13th April | DC vs MI | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 14th April | LSG vs CSK | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 15th April | PBKS vs KKR | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 16th April | DC vs RR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 17th April | MI vs SRH | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 18th April | RR vs PBKS | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 19th April | GT vs DC | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 19th April | RR vs LSG | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 20th April | PBKS vs RCB | New Chandigarh | 3:30 PM |
| 20th April | MI vs CSK | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 21st April | KKR vs GT | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 22nd April | LSG vs DC | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 23rd April | SRH vs MI | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 24th April | RCB vs RR | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 25th April | CSK vs SRH | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 26th April | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 27th April | MI vs LSG | Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
| 27th April | DC vs RCB | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 28th April | RR vs GT | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 29th April | DC vs KKR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 30th April | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 1st May | RR vs MI | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 2nd May | GT vs SRH | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 3rd May | RR vs CSK | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 4th May | KKR vs RR | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| 4th May | PBKS vs CSK | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
| 5th May | SRH vs DC | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 6th May | MI vs GT | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 7th May | KKR vs CSK | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 8th May | PBKS vs DC | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
| 9th May | LSG vs RCB | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 10th May | SRH vs KKR | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 11th May | PBKS vs MI | Dharamsala | 3:30 PM |
| 11th May | DC vs GT | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 12th May | CSK vs RR | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 13th May | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 14th May | GT vs LSG | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 15th May | MI vs DC | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 16th May | RR vs PBKS | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 17th May | RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 18th May | GT vs CSK | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 18th May | LSG vs SRH | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 20th May | Qualifier 1 | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 21st May | Eliminator | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 23rd May | Qualifier 2 | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 25th May | Final | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
Teams Participating in IPL 2025
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
The IPL 2025 promises to be an electrifying season with intense competition among the teams. With its diverse venues and exciting matchups, cricket fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the start of the tournament. Stay tuned for live updates, scores, and team lineups on Jeetofantasy.com.