IPL 2025 Schedule Unveiled – Full Fixtures, Venues, and Key Matches
IPL 2025 Schedule: Tournament Dates and Overview The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the IPL 2025 schedule , with the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League set to run from March 22 to May 25, 2025 . Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will kick off the season against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens on March 22, a venue that will also host the final on May 25. Key Tournament Details Total Matches : 74 (including 12 double-headers). Teams : 10 franchises split into two groups. Playoffs : Hyderabad (Qualifier 1 & Eliminator) and Kolkata (Qualifier 2 & Final). Prize Pool : Undisclosed, but expected to exceed previous seasons. Group Stage Breakdown Teams are divided into Group 1 (KKR, RCB, RR, CSK, PBKS) and Group 2 (SRH, DC, GT, MI, LSG). Each team plays 14 matches: twice against their group members and once against select teams ...