IPL 2025: Complete Schedule, Venues, and Key Information

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 22, 2025. The tournament promises a thrilling cricketing spectacle, with an exciting lineup of teams and matches taking place across various iconic venues in India. Here's everything you need to know about IPL 2025 – from the full schedule to the list of stadiums.

IPL 2025 START DATE AND OPENING MATCH

The much-awaited IPL 2025 will commence on March 22, 2025, with the opening game between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). This high-octane match will be played at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The final will also take place in Kolkata on May 25, 2025.

KEY MATCH DETAILS AND VENUES

- Opening Match: 

•   - Date: March 22, 2025  
•   - Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)  
•   - Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

- Final Match:

•   - Date: May 25, 2025  
•   - Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata  

Alongside the grand opening and closing ceremonies, several key matches will take place across various cities. Matches will be played in renowned stadiums such as Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), and Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi).

IPL 2025: TEAM SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN

Here’s how the teams will begin their journey in the 2025 edition of the IPL:

1. March 22:

   - KKR vs RCB (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)

2. March 23:

   - SRH vs RR (Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad)  

   - CSK vs MI (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai)

3. March 24:

   - DC vs LSG (ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag)

4. March 25:

   - GT vs PBKS (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)

Upcoming Fixtures for IPL 2025 (March 26 - April 10)

- March 26:

  - RR vs KKR (Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati)

- March 27: 

  - SRH vs LSG (Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad)

- March 28: 

  - CSK vs RCB (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai)

- March 29:

  - GT vs MI (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)

- March 30: 

  - DC vs SRH (ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag)

- March 31: 

  - RR vs CSK (Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati)

- April 1: 

  - MI vs KKR (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)

- April 2:

  - LSG vs PBKS (Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow)

- April 3:

  - RCB vs GT (M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru)

- April 4:

  - KKR vs SRH (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)

IPL 2025: NOTABLE DATES AND MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

As the tournament progresses, teams will face off on various important dates. Some standout fixtures include:

- April 6:

  - CSK vs DC (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai)

- April 12: 

  - GT vs RR (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)

- April 16:

  - SRH vs PBKS (Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad)

- April 28:

  - KKR vs GT (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)

- May 3:  

  - KKR vs PBKS (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)

- May 7:

  - DC vs KKR (Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi)

- May 17:

  - GT vs CSK (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)

- May 18:

  - LSG vs SRH (Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow)

PLAYOFFS AND ELIMINATION ROUNDS

The road to the final will culminate in the Playoffs, with Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator set to take place in Hyderabad. Following that, Qualifier 2 will be held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on May 23, 2025, with the grand final scheduled for May 25, 2025, in Kolkata.

IPL 2025 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE: KEY MATCHES AND VENUES

MARCH 2025

• - March 22: KKR vs RCB – Eden Gardens, Kolkata  
• - March 23: SRH vs RR – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad  
• - March 23: CSK vs MI – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai  
• - March 24: DC vs LSG – ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag  
• - March 25: GT vs PBKS – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

APRIL 2025

• - April 2: LSG vs PBKS – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow  
• - April 6: CSK vs DC – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai  
• - April 10: MI vs RCB – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai  
• - April 16: SRH vs PBKS – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad  
• - April 19: LSG vs CSK – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

MAY 2025

• - May 1: RCB vs RR – M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru  
• - May 7: DC vs KKR – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi  
• - May 17: GT vs CSK – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad  
• - May 25: Final – Eden Gardens, Kolkata  

Conclusion

With the full IPL 2025 schedule now released, fans can look forward to months of action-packed cricket as the league unfolds across India. The tournament will feature top-notch teams battling for supremacy in some of the best cricketing stadiums across the country. Keep an eye out for the electrifying matches leading to the grand finale in Kolkata on May 25, 2025.