IPL 2025 is Here! Opening Match, Playoffs & Final – Full Schedule Inside
Every year cricket fans wait for the IPL seasons in India. Today’s wait is over when BCCI has officially released the whole IPL 2025 schedule. This year the tournament will begin on March 22, 2025. The opening match will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Check the full IPL 2025 Schedule.
A total of 74 matches will be played across 13 venues in 65 days. Each team will play 14 matches in the league phase. The top four teams will qualify for the playoff matches, which are set to take place between May 20 and May 25.
Mark your calendars, folks!
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 16, 2025#TATAIPL 2025 kicks off on March
with a clash between @KKRiders and @RCBTweets
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The official announcement also mentions when the playoffs and the final are played. We have prepared a chart for you so that you can track the details of the key matches of IPL 2025 in a crisp and quick manner.
IPL 2025: Opening matches, Qualifiers and Finals Date & Venue
| Date | IPL match between | Venue of Match | IPL Stage |
| March 22 | KKR vs RCB | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Opening Match |
| March 23 | SRH vs RR | Hyderabad | League Stage |
| March 23 | CSK vs MI | TBD | League Stage (Rivalry Match) |
| May 20 | Qualifier 1 | Hyderabad | Playoffs |
| May 21 | Eliminator Match | Hyderabad | Playoffs |
| May 24 | Qualifier 2 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Playoffs |
| May 25 | IPL 2025 Final | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Grand Final |
With top players from around the world competing, IPL 2025 promises an exciting season of cricket. Stay tuned for updates!
