Tata IPL 2025 Schedule: Comprehensive Guide to the Upcoming Season

The Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is poised to deliver another season of exhilarating cricket, uniting fans worldwide. As the 18th edition of this prestigious tournament, IPL 2025 promises intense competition, star-studded line-ups, and unforgettable moments. Below, we provide an in-depth overview of the schedule, venues, team compositions, and key highlights to prepare you for the upcoming cricketing extravaganza.

Tournament Overview

• Start Date: March 22, 2025
• Final Match: May 25, 2025
• Total Matches: 74
• Participating Teams: 10
• Venues: 13 across India
• Double-Headers: 12 (Afternoon matches at 3:30 PM IST; Evening matches at 7:30 PM IST)

Inaugural Match and Opening Ceremony

The tournament will commence on March 22, 2025, with the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), facing off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The opening ceremony is expected to be a grand spectacle, celebrating the rich culture of Kolkata and the spirit of cricket.

Group Stage and Format

The 10 teams are divided into two groups:

• Group A: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings (PBKS)
• Group B: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Delhi Capitals (DC), Gujarat Titans (GT), Mumbai Indians (MI), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Each team will play 14 matches in the group stage, facing:

• The other four teams in their group twice (home and away)
• One team from the opposite group twice (determined by seeding)
• The remaining four teams from the opposite group once

This format ensures a balanced and competitive league phase, with each team having ample opportunities to secure a spot in the playoffs.

Key Matches and Rivalries

Several high-profile clashes are set to ignite the tournament:

• El Clasico of IPL: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) on March 23, 2025, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
• Southern Derby: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 3, 2025, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
• Western Derby: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs. Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 6, 2025, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Venues and Home Grounds

Matches will be hosted across 13 venues, with teams playing their home games at designated stadiums:

• Chennai Super Kings (CSK): MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Delhi Capitals (DC): Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, and Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
• Gujarat Titans (GT): Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Mumbai Indians (MI): Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Punjab Kings (PBKS): IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, and HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
• Rajasthan Royals (RR): Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, and Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Playoffs and Final

The playoff stage is scheduled as follows:

• Qualifier 1: May 20, 2025, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Eliminator: May 21, 2025, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Qualifier 2: May 23, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Final: May 25, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Notably, this marks the third time Kolkata’s Eden Gardens will host the IPL final, having previously done so in 2013 and 2015.

Broadcast and Live Streaming

For the first time, the IPL will be streamed on JioHotstar, following the merger of Reliance’s JioCinema and Disney’s Hotstar. Viewers can choose from subscription plans starting at ₹149, with a three-month package available for ₹499. This collaboration aims to enhance the viewing experience by offering high-quality streaming and interactive features.

Tata IPL 2025 Schedule – Match Fixtures, Dates, and Venues