Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025: Full Schedule, Squads, Match Dates, Venues

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has become the world’s biggest sporting craze. And why wouldn’t it be? Because it combines entertainment with top-notch cricket. The 2025 season of IPL promises to be even more exciting, with world-class matches and great venues for almost two months.

The 2025 IPL began on March 22 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With a blockbuster match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The tournament lasted until June 3, and the final was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 10 franchises participated in 70 league matches followed by playoffs.

In this blog, we will see all the details about the 2025 IPL.

IPL 2025: Tournament Format 

The structure of IPL 2025 followed the same format as previous years. The 10 teams were divided into two groups. However, the fixtures were designed in such a way that each team would play 14 league matches (7 home and 7 away).

• League phase: 70 matches
• Playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and Final
• Total matches: 74

The teams that finished in the top four of the points table advanced to the playoffs. The first and second-placed teams faced each other in Qualifier 1, while the third and fourth-placed teams played the Eliminator. The winner of the Eliminator played the losing team in Qualifier 2, and the winners of Qualifiers 1 and 2 played each other in the final.

IPL 2025 Schedule [March & April Month Schedule]

IPL 2026 Schedule is Coming Soon…

IPL 2025 Teams And Squads 

The 10 franchises participating in IPL 2026 are:

1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

2. Mumbai Indians (MI)

3. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

5. Delhi Capitals (DC)

6. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

7. Rajasthan Royals (RR)

8. Punjab Kings (PBKS)

9. Gujarat Titans (GT)

10. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Each team has carefully built its squad with a balance of experienced internationals and young Indian stars. While it’s impossible to list the entire roster here, here are some key players to watch out for in IPL 2026:

• CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni (mentor role expected), Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar

• MI: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan

• KKR: Shreyas Iyer, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh

• RCB: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj

• DC: Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Kuldeep Yadav

• SRH: Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Rahul Tripathi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

• RR: Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Trent Boult

• PBKS: Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone

• GT: Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Hardik Pandya (if available), David Miller

• LSG: KL Rahul,  Marcus Stoinis, Ravi Bishnoi, Quinton de Kock

IPL 2025 Venues 

This season has witnessed matches spread across India, giving fans across the country a chance to witness live action. The venues include:

• Eden Gardens, Kolkata

• MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

• Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

• Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

• Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

• Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

• Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

• Ekana Stadium, Lucknow

• ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

• Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati

• New Chandigarh Stadium, Mullanpur

• Dharamsala (select matches)

The grandeur of the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad once again showcased why it is considered the home of big cricketing events.

Why IPL 2025 Stands Out 

1. Balanced Teams: All 10 franchises have made their squads with a mix of young Indian talents and overseas match-winners.

2. Thrilling Matches: From last-ball finishes to rain-affected thrillers, IPL 2026 has kept the audience on edge.

3. New Talents: Several uncapped Indian players have grabbed headlines with their match-winning performances.

4. Veterans’ Last: Players like MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma were possibly in their final IPL this season.

5. RCB’s Maiden Title: After years of waiting, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted the IPL trophy, making IPL 2026 historic.

What Happened In IPL 2025?

Before diving into the match schedule of IPL 2026, let’s take a look at the previous seasons of the world’s biggest T20 cricket league.

The 2025 Indian Premier League turned out to be a season that fans will never forget, especially for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). After waiting for 18 long seasons, RCB finally won their first IPL trophy and ended their title drought.

Initially, the final match was scheduled to be held on May 25 at Eden Gardens, but due to the India-Pakistan situation, the officials changed the date and venue. They later held the final on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

In the final, RCB elected to bat and posted a strong score of 190/9 on the scoreboard. Punjab Kings, who were hoping to win their maiden title, fought hard while chasing. However, they managed 184/7 and lost the match by just 6 runs.

Krunal Pandya put in a brilliant all-round performance and won the Player of the Match award. The victory gave RCB their first IPL trophy, creating a proud and emotional moment for the team and their loyal supporters.

Interestingly, both RCB and Punjab Kings ended the league stage with the same record – 9 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw. However, RCB remained ahead. They defeated Punjab in Qualifier 1 and then once again in the final. Meanwhile, Punjab had to take a more difficult path, as they defeated Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 to reach the final.

Conclusion 

From the opening game in Kolkata to the high-voltage final in Ahmedabad, fans witnessed many explosive matches this season. The tournament has once again proven why IPL is the most popular T20 league in the world. IPL 2026 will be remembered for new records, emerging talents and emotional farewells. As this year’s IPL comes to an end, the countdown to IPL 2026 has begun!

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FAQs: Questions & Answers

Q1. When did IPL 2026 start and end?

IPL 2026 began on March 22, 2026, and concluded with the final on May 8, 2026.

Q2. Which team won IPL 2025?

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won IPL 2025 by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final.

Q3. How many teams participated in IPL 2026?

A total of 10 teams participated: CSK, MI, KKR, RCB, DC, SRH, RR, PBKS, GT and LSG.

Q4. In which stadium was the final of IPL 2026 held?

The final was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Q5. Who were the outstanding players of IPL 2026?

Some of the outstanding performers include Virat Kohli (RCB), Shubman Gill (GT), Jos Buttler (RR), Rashid Khan (GT), and Suryakumar Yadav (MI).