The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence on March 21, 2025, with the opening match taking place at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens.
This season will feature a total of 74 matches, culminating in the final, which is also scheduled for May 25, 2025, at the same venue.
Key Details of IPL 2025 Schedule
- IPL 2025 Start Date: The IPL will kick off on March 21, a week later than initially planned. The change was made to provide players with adequate rest following the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy, which ends on March 9.
- IPL 2025 Final Match: The grand finale is set for May 25 at Eden Gardens, maintaining the tradition of hosting both the opener and final in the home ground of the defending champions, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
- IPL 2025 Match Format: The tournament will consist of 74 matches, similar to the previous three seasons. While there were discussions about increasing the number of matches in future seasons, the BCCI has opted to maintain the current format for IPL 2025 to ensure player workload management.
- IPL 2025 Playoff Venues: In addition to Eden Gardens hosting the opener and final, it is expected that Sunrisers Hyderabad, last season’s runners-up, will host two playoff matches.
IPL 2025 Venue Details
The IPL 2025 matches will be held across various iconic stadiums in India, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere for fans.
While specific details on all venues are yet to be released, Eden Gardens will play a central role in this season’s events.
Background and Adjustments
The original schedule proposed March 14 as the start date; however, adjustments were made following feedback from franchises and logistical considerations related to broadcasting and player recovery time after international commitments.
The BCCI had previously communicated a reserved window for IPL dates during the mega auction held in November.
