The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most glamorous cricket tournaments in the world. Every year, cricket fans wait for the IPL schedule to be released to prepare for several weeks of exciting cricketing action. For 2025, the anticipation is already high as the dates and other details of the tournament are announced.
In this blog, we shall take a detailed look at when IPL 2025 will start, schedule, key updates, and everything you need to know to prepare for the new season. Let's find out in detail.
IPL 2025 start date
IPL 2025 will start from 14 March, 2025 and will go until 25 May, 2025. This will be followed in the exact order of previous IPL seasons which starts during March and ends within May. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was a bit forward in its statement, just so that fans as well as franchises can plan for the upcoming cricket extravaganza.
IPL 2025 Dates:
This is a very rough summary of all important dates that concern IPL 2025:Â
Beginning Date: 14th of March, 2025Â
Final date of IPL 2025: May 25, 2025Â Â
Auction date: Nov 24, 2024 and 25, 2024Â Â
Registration closing for players by Jan 15, 2025Â Â
So it will definitely help the team to come along with other schedules of cricket games around the globe. Ten-team format in IPL 2025
The 2025 IPL season will continue with the ten-team format that has been in place in recent seasons. Teams like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders will be back to fight for the coveted IPL trophy.
Match Format
Matches Played: 74
League Stage: Teams will be divided into two groups, where each team will play a combination of home and away games.
Playoffs: The teams at the top of each group will contest in the playoffs, which will go on to culminate in the finale.
What's New in IPL 2025?
Player Auction in Saudi Arabia
A first for the Indian Premier League, the player auction will be held outside India, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, 2024. ​
Jofra Archer Returns
England pacer Jofra Archer, meanwhile, has signed a contract with the Rajasthan Royals, who have paid him ÂŁ1.2 million. His coming back to the IPL after settling disputes over his contract with the ECB is a major talking point.
Emerging Players and Talents
The IPL would naturally feature emerging players who, going by their performances, might take the headlines. It has been seen that franchises go about scouting talent from both the domestic and international circuits.
The IPL 2025 matches will be played in several cities in India, including:
Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium)
Chennai (M. A. Chidambaram Stadium)
Bengaluru (M. Chinnaswamy Stadium)
Kolkata (Eden Gardens)
Ahmedabad (Narendra Modi Stadium)
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which has a capacity to seat more than 132,000 people, is most likely to host the final. It is the world's largest cricket stadium.
Expected Opening Match
An excellent opportunity, the tournament opener would surely feature the defending champions; Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against one of the stronger contenders, which could be either CSK or MI. BCCI generally selects big-ticket names for the opening game of IPL to give it a feel and look like an opening game of the league.
IPL 2025 Where to Watch
TV Channel
The live action of IPL 2025 matches will be broadcast by Star Sports Network, which has for years been the official broadcaster of this tournament in India.
Stream Sites
The action can be also watched live on JioCinema, which happens to be the official stream partner. With multi-angle cameras and real-time statistics, watching IPL online has never looked so interesting.
International Broadcast Partners
The IPL will be streaming on networks such as
Sky Sports (UK)
Willow TV (USA)
Foxtel (Australia)
Fan Preparations for IPL 2025
Fantasy Leagues
Fantasy cricket apps like Dream11 and My11Circle are wildly in demand during the time of IPL. Fans will get a chance to set their fantasy teams once all auctions of players are closed.
Merchandise and Tickets
The teams are supposed to roll out their merchandise and ticket sales shortly after the confirmed schedule is announced. May it be a jersey or a ticket to the match, people leave no stone unturned for supporting their favorite teams.
Social Media Buzz
Hashtags #IPL2025 and #CricketFever shall fill up the social media forums where fans will be putting predictions, memes, and reaction for every match.
Economic Impact of IPL 2025
Revenue Generation
The IPL generates a great revenue to the Indian economy from sponsorships, ticketing sales, and tourism. Revenues of the 2025 version will most likely rise much higher, considering the increasing trend in the league.
Job creation
It is estimated that every year thousands of job openings are seen in the grounds as well as media personnel from IPL. There will be a creation of jobs in more job sectors during the 2025 season.
Global cricket
Today, IPL has become a brand around the world and has been followed by other T20 leagues of the world to set their own trend. It will definitely become the premier T20 tournament of the world
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