The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) is the 18th edition of the tournament, featuring ten teams competing in 74 matches from March 22 to May 25, 2025.
Tournament Highlights:
- Opening Match: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 22, 2025.
- Final Match: The IPL 2025 final is scheduled for May 25, 2025, also at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Match Schedule:
Here are the initial matches of the IPL 2025 season:
- Match 1: March 22, 2025 – KKR vs. RCB at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
- Match 2: March 23, 2025 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Rajasthan Royals at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
- Match 3: March 23, 2025 – Chennai Super Kings vs. Mumbai Indians at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
- Match 4: March 24, 2025 – Delhi Capitals vs. Lucknow Super Giants at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
For the complete match schedule, including dates, venues, and match details, please refer to the official IPL website.
Groupings:
The teams are divided into two groups for the league phase:
- Group A: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
- Group B: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Delhi Capitals (DC), Gujarat Titans (GT), Mumbai Indians (MI), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Match Timings:
Matches are generally scheduled as follows:
- Afternoon Matches: 3:30 PM IST
- Evening Matches: 7:30 PM IST
Please note that match timings and schedules are subject to change. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, refer to the official IPL website.
Viewing Options:
In India, Reliance Jio offers free streaming access to IPL matches for subscribers of certain tariff plans. Customers who recharge their accounts with ₹299 ($3.44) or more can watch the matches on the new JioHotstar platform.