IPL 2025 Schedule: Full Fixture List, Four Matches in the First Three Days

The excitement for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is at its peak, with teams gearing up for the highly anticipated season. Training camps have been set up, and players from across the world are preparing to showcase their skills in the biggest T20 league. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had released the complete IPL schedule earlier, but in case you missed it, here’s a detailed look at all the matches. Notably, the first three days of the tournament will feature four exciting encounters.

IPL 2025 Begins on March 22 with KKR vs RCB

The 18th edition of IPL will kick off on March 22, with a thrilling opening clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Though the season opener falls on a Saturday, only one match will be played on the opening day.

The action intensifies on March 23 (Sunday) with a double-header:

• Afternoon Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad.
• Evening Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians in Chennai.

Another exciting fixture awaits on March 24 (Monday), featuring Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam.

This means the first three days will see four thrilling matches, setting the tone for an action-packed season.

League Stage Ends on May 18, Playoffs Start on May 20

The IPL 2025 league stage will conclude on May 18 (Sunday) with another double-header. The final league match will see Lucknow Super Giants face Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Following a break on May 19, the IPL 2025 Playoffs will commence:

• Qualifier 1 – May 20 (Hyderabad)
• Eliminator – May 21 (Hyderabad)
• Qualifier 2 – May 23 (Kolkata)
• Final – May 25 (Kolkata, Eden Gardens)

The IPL 2025 champion will be crowned on May 25, bringing an end to another thrilling season.

Full IPL 2025 Schedule

Here is the complete schedule of IPL 2025, including match dates, venues, and timings.

Opening Week Matches:

• March 22 (Saturday), 7:30 PM: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (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)