The much-anticipated IPL 2025 schedule has been officially announced, promising thrilling cricket action from March 22 to May 25. The league stage will feature 74 matches across 65 days, with marquee teams like Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) competing twice during the league phase.

Key Highlights of IPL 2025 Schedule

Opening Match: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens on March 22.

CSK's First Match: Chennai Super Kings will kick off their campaign against Mumbai Indians on March 23 in Chennai.

Total Matches: 74 games, including 12 double-headers.

Final Match: May 25 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Chennai Super Kings Key Matches

CSK vs MI: March 23 (Chennai) and April 20 (Mumbai). MI captain Hardik Pandya will miss the first match due to a one-match ban.

CSK vs RCB: March 28 (Chennai) and May 3 (Bengaluru).

IPL 2025 Group Division

Group 1: KKR, RCB, RR, CSK, PBKS

Group 2: SRH, DC, GT, MI, LSG

Each team will play 14 league matches—twice against group teams and one seeded team from the opposite group.

Venues for IPL 2025

Apart from the 10 traditional venues, matches will also be held in Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Dharamsala.

Guwahati: Rajasthan Royals' second home venue.

Visakhapatnam: Delhi Capitals' first two home matches.

Dharamsala: Hosts three Punjab Kings matches.

Playoff Details

Qualifier 1: May 20 in Hyderabad.

Eliminator: May 21 in Hyderabad.

Qualifier 2: May 23 in Kolkata.

Final: May 25 in Kolkata.

IPL 2025: A Season to Remember

With exciting matchups like CSK vs MI and RCB vs KKR, along with the addition of new venues, IPL 2025 promises unparalleled entertainment for cricket fans worldwide. Stay tuned for more updates on team performances and match highlights!