The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is all set to deliver another thrilling season of cricket and entertainment. From blockbuster matches to a star-studded opening ceremony, IPL 2025 promises to be bigger and better than ever. Organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), this T20 extravaganza kicks off on March 22, 2025, at the legendary Eden Gardens in Kolkata, featuring a fierce clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Let’s explore the IPL 2025 complete schedule, team matchups, venues, start times, and everything else you need to know.
⭐ IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Highlights
The IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony will be a glitzy affair, held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday, March 22, starting at 6:00 PM. The ceremony will feature iconic performances by:
- Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) – Superstar and KKR co-owner
- Shreya Ghoshal – Renowned playback singer
- Disha Patani – Bollywood actress and performer
- Karan Aujla – Popular Punjabi rapper
- Rumored guests: Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, and OneRepublic (international band)
This high-voltage event will set the stage for the action-packed IPL 2025 season.
📅 IPL 2025 Schedule: Match Dates, Teams, Venues & Timings
Below is the updated IPL 2025 match schedule, including match number, date, day, teams, venue, and start time.
IPL Season Schedule 2025
April 2025 Matches
Continues from Match 13 to Match 37, covering exciting clashes such as:
- CSK vs KKR
- RCB vs MI
- DC vs SRH
- RR vs PBKS
Venues include Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and New Chandigarh, ensuring fan engagement across India.
May 2025 Matches
Final league-stage games continue till May 20, 2025, including key encounters:
- Qualifier 1
- Eliminator
- Qualifier 2
IPL 2025 Final
The grand finale of IPL 2025 is scheduled for May 25, 2025 (Sunday). The venue will be confirmed by BCCI soon and is expected to be a cricketing spectacle with high stakes and celebrity appearances.
🏏 IPL 2025 Teams
Here’s a list of the 10 participating teams in IPL 2025:
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Gujarat Titans (GT)
📍 IPL 2025 Venues
Matches will be hosted across iconic stadiums in cities such as:
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- BRSABV Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- New Chandigarh (Dharamsala)
📺 IPL 2025 Broadcasting & Streaming
- Official Broadcaster: Star Sports Network
- Digital Streaming Partner: JioCinema
- Watch IPL 2025 Live on TV or online via mobile apps and smart devices.
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Highlights
- IPL 2025 Match Time Table
- IPL 2025 Teams and Players
- IPL 2025 Venues List
- IPL 2025 Live Streaming
- IPL 2025 Tickets Booking
- IPL 2025 Final Match Date
- IPL 2025 Match List PDF
- IPL 2025 Matches Today
- IPL 2025 Qualifier and Eliminator Schedule
📢 Final Thoughts
The IPL 2025 Season Schedule has something in store for every cricket lover—be it electrifying matches, star-studded ceremonies, or nail-biting thrillers. As cricket fever grips the nation once again, stay tuned and gear up for a season full of drama, boundaries, sixes, and entertainment.
Let the games begin!