IPL 2025: How to book tickets online & offline and other key details about the 18th edition of IPL

IPL 2025: The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is set to thrill cricket fans once again. The tournament will run from March 22 to May 25, 2025, featuring 10 teams competing in 74 matches across 13 venues in India.

The season will kick off with an electrifying match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The grand finale will also take place at Eden Gardens on May 25, making it the third time the venue has hosted the IPL final.

This article covers all the important details about IPL 2025, including the full schedule, match timings, venues, ticket booking methods (both online and offline), and other key information.

IPL 2025 Full Schedule & Match Timings

Match Timings:

• Afternoon Matches: 3:30 PM IST
• Evening Matches: 7:30 PM IST

The tournament will feature 13 double-header days, meaning fans can enjoy two matches on a single day. The first double-header will be played on March 23, 2025, featuring:

• Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) at 3:30 PM IST
• Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) at 7:30 PM IST

IPL 2025 Groups & Format

Each team will play twice against teams in their own group and once against most teams in the other group, except for one designated opponent, whom they will play twice.

Group A:

• Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
• Rajasthan Royals (RR)
• Punjab Kings (PBKS)
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Group B:

• Mumbai Indians (MI)
• Gujarat Titans (GT)
• Delhi Capitals (DC)
• Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

IPL 2025 Playoff Schedule:

• Qualifier 1: May 20 – Hyderabad
• Eliminator: May 21 – Hyderabad
• Qualifier 2: May 23 – Kolkata
• Final: May 25 – Kolkata

IPL 2025 Venues & Stadiums

IPL 2025 matches will take place across 13 venues in India. Each team will have a home stadium, with some teams playing at two different venues.

Complete List of IPL 2025 Stadiums:

• M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai)
• Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad)
• Eden Gardens (Kolkata)
• Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi)
• BRSABV Ekana Stadium (Lucknow)
• Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai)
• Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (New Chandigarh, Mullanpur)
• Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur)
• M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bangalore)
• Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad)
• Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (Dharamsala)
• Barsapara Cricket Stadium (Guwahati)
• Visakhapatnam

Teams Playing at Two Venues:

• Delhi Capitals (DC): Visakhapatnam & Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
• Rajasthan Royals (RR): Guwahati (two matches) & Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
• Punjab Kings (PBKS): New Chandigarh (four matches) & Dharamsala (three matches)

How to Book IPL 2025 Tickets Online & Offline

IPL 2025 Ticket Booking Online

Booking tickets online is the easiest way to secure your seat for an IPL 2025 match. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to announce the exact booking process, previous seasons suggest that tickets will be available on leading platforms.

Steps to Book IPL 2025 Tickets Online:

• Visit authorised booking platforms like BookMyShow, Paytm, or IPLT20.com.
• Select your preferred match and venue.
• Choose your seating category (General, Mid-Range, Premium, or VIP).
• Proceed to checkout and enter payment details.
• Complete the payment using debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.
• Receive confirmation via email or SMS with ticket details.

IPL 2025 Offline Ticket Booking

For those who prefer to buy tickets in person, IPL 2025 tickets will also be available at:

• Stadium box offices
• Authorised retail outlets

Steps to Buy IPL 2025 Tickets Offline:

• Visit the nearest authorised ticket counter at the stadium or retail location.
• Check ticket availability for your preferred match and seating category.
• Provide a valid identification document (Aadhaar, PAN, or passport).
• Select your seats and complete payment (cash, card, or digital wallet).
• Collect your physical ticket after a successful transaction.

IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting cricket season with top teams battling for glory. Fans can experience the thrill of live matches by booking tickets online or offline.

With a full schedule, exciting venues, and double-header matchdays, this season is set to be action-packed. So, get ready to support your favourite team and witness the magic of IPL 2025!

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