IPL 2025: Who Will Reign Supreme? Check the Schedule! The Biggest Rivalries, Revealed

Tournament Duration

Opening Match

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- Matches will be held across various cities, including Kolkata, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and Dharamsala. Notably, Guwahati will debut as an IPL venue, hosting two Rajasthan Royals' matches on March 26 and 30

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– Qualifier 1 and Eliminator: To be hosted in Hyderabad. – Qualifier 2 and Final: Scheduled at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with the final on May 25.

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– The tournament will feature 10 teams, each playing 14 matches in a home-and-away format.

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– Matches are typically scheduled in the evening, with some double-headers on weekends featuring afternoon games.

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– Matches will be broadcasted on major sports networks and available for streaming on official platforms.

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– Tickets will be available through official IPL and team websites, as well as authorized ticketing partners.

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– The IPL governing council will implement necessary health and safety protocols in line with government guidelines to ensure the safety of players and fans.

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– Expect various fan engagement activities, both online and offline, to enhance the viewing experience throughout the tournament..

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Tournament Duration

- March 22 to May 25, 2025.

Opening Match

- KKR vs. RCB on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

- Matches will be held across various cities, including Kolkata, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and Dharamsala. Notably, Guwahati will debut as an IPL venue, hosting two Rajasthan Royals' matches on March 26 and 30

Venues

– Qualifier 1 and Eliminator: To be hosted in Hyderabad. – Qualifier 2 and Final: Scheduled at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with the final on May 25.

Playoffs

– The tournament will feature 10 teams, each playing 14 matches in a home-and-away format.

Team Participation

– Matches are typically scheduled in the evening, with some double-headers on weekends featuring afternoon games.

Match Timings

– Matches will be broadcasted on major sports networks and available for streaming on official platforms.

Broadcasting

– Tickets will be available through official IPL and team websites, as well as authorized ticketing partners.

Ticketing

– The IPL governing council will implement necessary health and safety protocols in line with government guidelines to ensure the safety of players and fans.

COVID-19 Protocols

– Expect various fan engagement activities, both online and offline, to enhance the viewing experience throughout the tournament..

Fan Engagement