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IPL 2025 Schedule: Release Date, Fixtures And Everything We Know So Far

Debashis Sarangi

KKR defeated SRH in IPL 2024 final [Source: @ImTanujSingh/X]KKR defeated SRH in IPL 2024 final [Source: @ImTanujSingh/X]

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To the delight of cricket fans across the globe, the much-awaited Indian Premier League is all set to be played next month. Ten competitive teams- Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow SuperGiants, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals- will battle it out for supremacy in the lucrative tournament. 

It's worth mentioning that the BCCI will soon release the official schedule for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. However, there have been several key updates regarding the IPL 2025 schedule, as mentioned below. 

Has BCCI Released IPL 2025 Schedule?

No, the BCCI hasn't released the IPL 2025 schedule yet. However, the board is expected to announce the fixtures very soon. 

When IPL Starts In 2025?

According to reports, the IPL 2025 will start on March 22. Earlier, the tournament was expected to kickstart on the 21st of next month; however, the latest reports suggest a postponement of one day in the commencement of the tournament. 

What Is The First Match In IPL 2025?

According to reports, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Kolkata Knight Riders in the first match of the IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. 

IPL 2025 Fixtures: What We Know So Far

As per the latest reports, the second match of the IPL 2025 will be played between SRH and RR. Reports claim that the qualifier 1 and eliminator will be hosted by Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad, while the final of the tournament will be played on March 25 at Eden Gardens. 

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians and the 2022 edition winners Gujarat Titans will likely play their first home matches on March 31 and 25, respectively. The arch-rivals MI and CSK will clash on March 23 at Chepauk. 

Is IPL 2025 Free?

Unfortunately, there will be no free streaming of the IPL 2025. The tournament will be streamed live on JioHotStar, an OTT platform which will offer a paid subscription to the fans.