IPL 2025 match dates News

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 excitement for IPL 2025 is building, and for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans, it’s all about the fresh season ahead. With a new captain in Rajat Patidar and a strong squad ready to take on the competition, RCB’s journey through the tournament is bound to be full of thrilling moments. From intense clashes with top teams like Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings to exciting home games at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the full RCB IPL 2025 schedule is packed with high-energy matches. Here's a look at all the key fixtures, dates, timings, and venues you won’t want to miss!

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: