IPL 2025 Schedule: Full Match List, Dates, Venues, and Key Highlights
The IPL 2025 schedule is officially out, and cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the tournament to begin.
The first IPL match 2025 will take place on March 22, 2025, featuring Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
With ten teams competing in 74 matches, this season promises to be an exciting one. Here’s the IPL match schedule 2025 date-wise, including venues and match timings.
IPL 2025 Schedule & Important Dates
- Start Date: March 22, 2025
- Final Match: May 25, 2025
- Total Matches: 74
- Teams: 10
- Venues: 13, including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad
- Final Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The IPL match schedule 2025 kicks off with a high-voltage encounter between KKR and RCB, setting the stage for a thrilling tournament.
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Complete IPL 2025 Match Schedule (Date-wise)
Below is the IPL match schedule 2025 date-wise, covering the first few weeks of the tournament.
|
Date |
Day |
Time |
Match |
Venue |
|
March 22 |
Saturday |
7:30 PM |
KKR vs RCB |
Kolkata |
|
March 23 |
Sunday |
3:30 PM |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals |
Hyderabad |
|
March 23 |
Sunday |
7:30 PM |
Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians |
Chennai |
|
March 24 |
Monday |
7:30 PM |
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants |
Visakhapatnam |
|
March 25 |
Tuesday |
7:30 PM |
Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings |
Ahmedabad |
|
March 26 |
Wednesday |
7:30 PM |
Rajasthan Royals vs KKR |
Guwahati |
|
March 27 |
Thursday |
7:30 PM |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants |
Hyderabad |
|
March 28 |
Friday |
7:30 PM |
Chennai Super Kings vs RCB |
Chennai |
|
March 29 |
Saturday |
7:30 PM |
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians |
Ahmedabad |
|
March 30 |
Sunday |
3:30 PM |
Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Visakhapatnam |
|
March 30 |
Sunday |
7:30 PM |
Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings |
Guwahati |
|
March 31 |
Monday |
7:30 PM |
Mumbai Indians vs KKR |
Mumbai |
|
April 1 |
Tuesday |
7:30 PM |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings |
Lucknow |
|
April 2 |
Wednesday |
7:30 PM |
RCB vs Gujarat Titans |
Bengaluru |
|
April 3 |
Thursday |
7:30 PM |
KKR vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Kolkata |
|
April 4 |
Friday |
7:30 PM |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians |
Lucknow |
|
April 5 |
Saturday |
3:30 PM |
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals |
Chennai |
|
April 5 |
Saturday |
7:30 PM |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals |
New Chandigarh |
|
April 6 |
Sunday |
3:30 PM |
KKR vs Lucknow Super Giants |
Kolkata |
|
April 6 |
Sunday |
7:30 PM |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans |
Hyderabad |
|
April 7 |
Monday |
7:30 PM |
Mumbai Indians vs RCB |
Mumbai |
|
April 8 |
Tuesday |
7:30 PM |
Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings |
New Chandigarh |
|
April 9 |
Wednesday |
7:30 PM |
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals |
Ahmedabad |
|
April 10 |
Thursday |
7:30 PM |
RCB vs Delhi Capitals |
Bengaluru |
|
April 11 |
Friday |
7:30 PM |
Chennai Super Kings vs KKR |
Chennai |
|
April 12 |
Saturday |
3:30 PM |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans |
Lucknow |
|
April 12 |
Saturday |
7:30 PM |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings |
Hyderabad |
|
April 13 |
Sunday |
3:30 PM |
Rajasthan Royals vs RCB |
Jaipur |
|
April 13 |
Sunday |
7:30 PM |
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians |
Delhi |
|
April 14 |
Monday |
7:30 PM |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings |
Lucknow |
|
April 15 |
Tuesday |
7:30 PM |
Punjab Kings vs KKR |
New Chandigarh |
|
April 16 |
Wednesday |
7:30 PM |
Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals |
Delhi |
|
April 17 |
Thursday |
7:30 PM |
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Mumbai |
|
April 18 |
Friday |
7:30 PM |
RCB vs Punjab Kings |
Bengaluru |
|
April 19 |
Saturday |
3:30 PM |
Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals |
Ahmedabad |
|
April 19 |
Saturday |
7:30 PM |
Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants |
Jaipur |
(Remaining matches to be announced soon.)
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Key Highlights of IPL 2025
First IPL Match 2025
- March 22, 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
Match Timings & Venues
- Afternoon matches start at 3:30 PM IST
- Evening matches begin at 7:30 PM IST
- Double-Headers: There will be 13 days with two matches
New Venues Introduced
- Delhi Capitals to play in Visakhapatnam
- Rajasthan Royals hosting matches in Guwahati
- Punjab Kings will have games in Dharamsala
IPL 2025 Playoffs & Final
The IPL match schedule 2025 date for the playoffs will be announced later.
However, the IPL 2025 final is confirmed to take place on May 25, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
What to Expect from IPL 2025?
- Star Players: Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya return to the field.
- New Talent: Watch out for emerging young cricketers.
- Fierce Rivalries: Matches like MI vs CSK and RCB vs KKR will be fan favorites.
Who Will Win IPL 2025?
With all teams boasting top-quality players, predicting the winner is tough.
Will KKR defend their title, or will a new champion emerge? Stay tuned!
Stay updated with the latest IPL 2025 news!
For official updates, visit: IPL Official Website
