IPL 2025: Schedule, Start Date, Venue & How to Watch Live
Cricket fans, get ready! The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is all set to begin on March 22, 2025. The season opener will see defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
With 10 teams battling it out in 74 exciting matches, this season promises non-stop entertainment. Let’s dive into all the details—schedule, venues, how to watch, and key player updates.
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony 🎆
Before the first match, IPL 2025 will kick off with a grand opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
đź“… Date & Time: March 22, 2025, at 6 PM IST
đź“Ť Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
🎤 Performers: Karan Aujla, Shreya Ghoshal, and Disha Patani
You can watch the live telecast on Star Sports or stream it on Disney+ Hotstar.
Full IPL 2025 Schedule & Format đź“…
- Start Date: March 22, 2025
- Final Match: May 25, 2025
- Total Teams: 10
- Total Matches: 74
- Format: Teams are divided into two groups, with each team playing 14 matches before the top 4 advance to the playoffs.
The final match will also be held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Want to download the full IPL 2025 schedule in PDF format? Click here.
Where to Watch IPL 2025 Live? đź“ş
You can watch IPL 2025 in multiple ways:
📡 TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (in various languages)
📱 Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
📲 Jio Users: Reliance Jio customers with a ₹299+ plan can watch for free on JioHotstar.
Players Missing the Start of IPL 2025 đźš‘
Some big names will miss the beginning of IPL 2025:
❌ Jasprit Bumrah – Injury
❌ Hardik Pandya – Suspension
❌ Rishabh Pant – New team transfer (Lucknow Super Giants)
Captaincy Changes in IPL 2025 🏏
A few teams will have new captains this season:
🔹 KKR – Ajinkya Rahane takes over
🔹 Delhi Capitals – Axar Patel is the new captain
🔹 RCB – Rajat Patidar replaces Faf du Plessis
Final Thoughts đź’
IPL 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons yet! With new captains, thrilling matchups, and top-notch entertainment, fans are in for a treat.
So, whether you’re watching at the stadium, on TV, or streaming online, get ready for two months of epic cricket action!
