The schedule for the 2025 IPL is announced, with 10 teams competing for the coveted trophy. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the defending champions, will play in the opening match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The 18th season of IPL will be played between 22nd March and 25th May.
The final of IPL 2025 will be played in Kolkata along with Qualifier 2, while Hyderabad will host Qualifier 1 and Eliminator.
IPL 2025 Teams
Just like the previous IPL edition, this IPL season will have 10 teams playing for the ultimate glory. The following are 10 teams who will be part of the IPL 2025 season:
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
2025 IPL Full Schedule
The following table shows the entire schedule for the IPL 2025 season:
Concluding Thoughts
Cricket fans will be in for a big treat from 22nd March, as the 18th season of IPL gets underway. The season will be played across various venues for a period of two months. With a lot of new players coming in for each team, it will be interesting to see which teams find their winning combinations early in the season. Irrespective of who wins, this IPL season promises to be one of the most entertaining.