The IPL 2025 Schedule has officially been released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with action resuming on May 17, 2025. A total of 17 matches will be held across six key venues, concluding with the grand final on June 3.
The announcement comes after close consultation with security agencies and stakeholders. The BCCI acknowledged the support of India’s armed forces, ensuring the safe return of cricket in the country.
📌 IPL 2025 Schedule Highlights
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🗓️ Total Matches: 17
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🏟️ Venues: Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Ahmedabad
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🎯 Start Date: May 17, 2025
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🏆 Final Match: June 3, 2025
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🔁 Double-Headers: Two (May 18 & May 25)
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✅ Playoff Dates:
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Qualifier 1: May 29
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Eliminator: May 30
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Qualifier 2: June 1
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Final: June 3
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📅 Complete IPL 2025 Schedule – Match Fixtures
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
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| 17-May (Sat) | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Bengaluru |
| 18-May (Sun) | 3:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings | Jaipur |
| 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Delhi | |
| 19-May (Mon) | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow |
| 20-May (Tue) | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Delhi |
| 21-May (Wed) | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Mumbai |
| 22-May (Thu) | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants | Ahmedabad |
| 23-May (Fri) | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru |
| 24-May (Sat) | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Jaipur |
| 25-May (Sun) | 3:30 PM | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad |
| 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi | |
| 26-May (Mon) | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings – Opponent TBD | Jaipur |
| 27-May (Tue) | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Lucknow |
🏆 IPL 2025 Playoffs Schedule
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
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| 29-May (Thu) | Qualifier 1 | 7:30 PM | TBC |
| 30-May (Fri) | Eliminator | 7:30 PM | TBC |
| 01-Jun (Sun) | Qualifier 2 | 7:30 PM | TBC |
| 03-Jun (Tue) | Final | 7:30 PM | TBC |
🏟️ IPL 2025 Host Venues Confirmed
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Bengaluru – Home of Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Jaipur – Rajasthan Royals’ home ground
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Delhi – Home to Delhi Capitals
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Lucknow – Home ground of LSG
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Mumbai – Home to the iconic Mumbai Indians
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Ahmedabad – Gujarat Titans’ fortress
⚡ IPL 2025 Schedule: Double-Header Fixtures
🔥 Sunday, May 18
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Afternoon: RR vs PBKS (3:30 PM)
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Evening: DC vs GT (7:30 PM)
🔥 Sunday, May 25
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Afternoon: GT vs CSK (3:30 PM)
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Evening: SRH vs KKR (7:30 PM)
💬 BCCI’s Official Statement on IPL 2025 Schedule
“The BCCI salutes the bravery and resilience of India’s armed forces, whose efforts have enabled the safe return of cricket. We reaffirm our commitment to completing IPL 2025 successfully.”
🧠 What This Means for Teams
With limited matches left before the playoffs, every game in the IPL 2025 Schedule now acts as a virtual knockout. Expect teams to bring their A-game as competition intensifies.