IPL 2025 final date News

The IPL 2025 will allow franchises to sign temporary replacement players for the final leg of the season, following its resumption on May 17 after a suspension due to India-Pakistan tensions. However, these replacements cannot be retained for IPL 2026 and must re-enter the next player auction. This rule aims to prevent teams from bypassing the auction system. While many overseas players are returning, some, like Jake Fraser-McGurk and Jamie Overton, have withdrawn. Replacements signed before the suspension remain eligible for retention, including Mayank Agarwal, Nandre Burger, and Sediqullah Atal. The season will now conclude on June 3.

Cricket Australia has left it to individual players to decide whether to return for the resumed IPL 2025, amid security concerns and preparations for the World Test Championship final.  

The BCCI has confirmed that IPL 2025 will resume on May 17 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, following a week-long suspension due to India-Pakistan border tensions. Seventeen remaining matches—including two Sunday double-headers—will be played across Bengaluru, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, culminating in the final on June 3. Qualifier 1 is set for May 29, the Eliminator on May 30 and Qualifier 2 on June 1, with venues for knockout games still to be announced. Punjab Kings’ home fixtures shift to Jaipur, while RCB’s last league match moves to Lucknow. The BCCI lauded India’s armed forces for enabling cricket’s safe return.

The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to kick off on March 22, with the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The tournament will feature a total of 70 matches across 12 venues, including the traditional home grounds of each franchise, along with Guwahati and Dharamsala as additional venues for Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, respectively. Each of the 10 participating teams will play 14 matches during the league phase, culminating in the playoffs from May 20 to May 25. The playoffs will include Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator on May 20 and 21, respectively, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The grand finale will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 25, where the ultimate winner will be crowned. Here’s a detailed look at the full schedules for each team, highlighting their match dates, timings, and venues:

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be another blockbuster season, with high-octane matches, new team line-ups, and exciting venue additions. Cricket enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for the full schedule, but key details have already surfaced. Here’s a breakdown of the most important updates to keep you ahead of the game.  

The Eden Gardens in Kolkata will organise two playoff games, including the final of IPL 2025, while the rest of the two playoff games will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Previously, the IPL 2025 mega auction saw a total of 182 players getting sold for a massive amount of Rs 639.15 crore in a two-day event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.