When Is IPL 2025 Starting? Know The Schedule For Next 3 Seasons

Anurag Dasgupta

KKR won the IPL title in 2024 [Source: /@IPLT20.COM] KKR won the IPL title in 2024 [Source: /@IPLT20.COM]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions are done and dusted and now the focus will shift towards the upcoming seasons as ten teams fight it out for the coveted title. The two-day IPL auction allowed the franchises to bolster their squad as the battle begins for supremacy.

Interestingly, in a never seen move, the BCCI announced the schedule for the next three IPL seasons, a couple of days ago. Normally the board reveals the schedule for the upcoming season, but here, the board has already revealed the number of matches for the next three seasons and their schedule.

After the mega auction, the curiosity has increased for the next season, and we look at the schedule for the next 3 seasons and the possible start time as well.

When is IPL 2025 starting?

The IPL 2025 season will commence on March 14 and the final will take place on May 25. There will be a total of 74 matches, same as last season. However, the schedule for the 2026, 2027 IPL season is a bit different.

When is IPL 2026, 2027 starting?

The 2026 season will begin on March 15 and will run down till May 31, while the 2027 season will start at March 14 and will end on May 30.

Interestingly, the number of matches will also remain the same. Earlier it was expected that the number of matches will increase in the next two seasons, but there is no official conirmation to it. Also, there are rumours that a couple of more teams could be added in the next few seasons.

Start time for IPL matches

The general practice will continue as the IPL matches taking place in evening will start at 7:30 PM IST, and the matches in the afternoon will begin at 3:30 PM IST.