The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to begin on March 22, 2025, with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) facing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the tournament opener. The final is scheduled for May 25, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The season will feature 70 league matches played across 13 different venues in India.
Key Highlights of IPL 2025 Schedule
- Total Matches: 70 league matches + Playoffs
- Venues: 13 cities across India
- Opening Match: March 22 – RCB vs KKR at Eden Gardens
- Final Match: May 25 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- El Clásico of IPL: CSK vs MI – March 23 & April 20
- Playoffs: Qualifier 1 and Eliminator on May 20 & 21 (Hyderabad), Qualifier 2 on May 23 (Kolkata), and Final on May 25 (Kolkata)
Complete IPL 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
| March 22 | RCB vs KKR | Eden Gardens |
| March 23 | SRH vs RR | Hyderabad |
| March 23 | CSK vs MI | Chennai |
| March 24 | DC vs LSG | Vizag |
| March 25 | GT vs PBKS | Ahmedabad |
| March 26 | RR vs KKR | Guwahati |
| March 27 | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad |
| March 28 | CSK vs RCB | Chennai |
| March 29 | GT vs MI | Ahmedabad |
| March 30 | DC vs SRH | Vizag |
| March 30 | RR vs CSK | Guwahati |
| March 31 | MI vs KKR | Mumbai |
| April 1 | LSG vs PBKS | Lucknow |
| April 2 | RCB vs GT | Bengaluru |
| April 3 | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata |
| April 4 | LSG vs MI | Lucknow |
| April 5 | CSK vs DC | Chennai |
| April 5 | PBKS vs RR | New Chandigarh |
| April 6 | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata |
| April 6 | SRH vs GT | Hyderabad |
| April 7 | MI vs RCB | Mumbai |
| April 8 | PBKS vs CSK | New Chandigarh |
| April 9 | GT vs RR | Ahmedabad |
| April 10 | RCB vs DC | Bengaluru |
| April 11 | CSK vs KKR | Chennai |
| April 12 | LSG vs GT | Lucknow |
| April 12 | SRH vs PBKS | Hyderabad |
| April 13 | RR vs RCB | Jaipur |
| April 13 | DC vs MI | Delhi |
| April 14 | LSG vs CSK | Lucknow |
| April 15 | PBKS vs KKR | New Chandigarh |
| April 16 | DC vs RR | Delhi |
| April 17 | MI vs SRH | Mumbai |
| April 18 | RCB vs PBKS | Bengaluru |
| April 19 | GT vs DC | Ahmedabad |
| April 19 | RR vs LSG | Jaipur |
| April 20 | PBKS vs RCB | New Chandigarh |
| April 20 | MI vs CSK | Mumbai |
| April 21 | KKR vs GT | Kolkata |
| April 22 | LSG vs DC | Lucknow |
| April 23 | SRH vs MI | Hyderabad |
| April 24 | RCB vs RR | Bengaluru |
| April 25 | CSK vs SRH | Chennai |
| April 26 | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata |
| April 27 | MI vs LSG | Mumbai |
| April 27 | DC vs RCB | Delhi |
| April 28 | RR vs GT | Jaipur |
| April 29 | DC vs KKR | Delhi |
| April 30 | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai |
| May 1 | RR vs MI | Jaipur |
| May 2 | GT vs SRH | Ahmedabad |
| May 3 | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru |
| May 4 | KKR vs RR | Kolkata |
| May 4 | PBKS vs LSG | Dharamsala |
| May 5 | SRH vs DC | Hyderabad |
| May 6 | MI vs GT | Mumbai |
| May 7 | KKR vs CSK | Kolkata |
| May 8 | PBKS vs DC | Dharamsala |
| May 9 | LSG vs RCB | Lucknow |
| May 10 | SRH vs KKR | Hyderabad |
| May 11 | PBKS vs MI | Dharamsala |
| May 12 | DC vs GT | Delhi |
| May 12 | CSK vs RR | Chennai |
| May 13 | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru |
| May 14 | GT vs LSG | Ahmedabad |
| May 15 | MI vs DC | Mumbai |
| May 16 | RR vs PBKS | Jaipur |
| May 17 | RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru |
| May 18 | GT vs CSK | Ahmedabad |
| May 18 | LSG vs SRH | Lucknow |
IPL 2025 Playoff Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
| May 20 | Qualifier 1 | Hyderabad |
| May 21 | Eliminator | Hyderabad |
| May 23 | Qualifier 2 | Kolkata |
| May 25 | Final | Kolkata |
Exciting Matches to Watch Out For
- Opening Clash: RCB vs KKR (March 22) – RCB takes on defending champions.
- CSK vs MI (March 23 & April 20) – The El Clásico of IPL.
- RCB vs CSK (March 28 & May 3) – The biggest rivalry continues.
- KKR vs CSK (May 7) – Last year’s champions vs five-time champions.
- Final at Eden Gardens (May 25) – The grand finale at one of cricket’s most historic venues.
Conclusion
The IPL 2025 promises to be a thrilling tournament with 70 league matches across 13 venues and a final at Eden Gardens on May 25. With exciting rivalries like CSK vs MI, RCB vs KKR, and GT vs RR, fans are in for a treat. The league will feature some of the biggest cricketing stars, and with the introduction of new strategies and player performances, this season could be one of the most exciting yet. Stay tuned for more updates as the action unfolds!
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