IPL 2025 full schedule for May: Complete fixtures, date, time, venues, when & where to watch and more

IPL 2025 full schedule for May: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is all set to return with its 18th season, promising high-intensity cricket action. The tournament runs from March 22 to May 25, 2025.

IPL 2025 Opening Match and Final Venue

The opening match of Tata IPL 2025 will start today after the opening ceremony with a thrilling match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Interestingly, the grand IPL 2025 final will also be played at Eden Gardens, making it an iconic venue for this season＊s most crucial matches.

IPL 2025 Teams and Groups

IPL 2025 Full Schedule for March

The tournament starts today with exciting matches lined up across various cities in India. A total of 25 out of 74 matches including 2 qualifiers, eliminator and final, will be played in March. Here＊s the full list of IPL 2025 matches scheduled for May:

IPL 2025 full schedule for March

IPL 2025 full schedule for April

IPL 2025 Venues and Match Timings

The IPL 2025 matches will take place across multiple venues in India, ensuring fans from different regions can witness the live action. The matches will be held in:

List of IPL 2025 Venues

• Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• BRSABV Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
• Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
• Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
• Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
• MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Match Timings for IPL 2025

• Day matches: 3:30 PM IST
• Night matches: 7:30 PM IST

Where to Watch IPL 2025 Live? TV and Online Streaming Details

Cricket enthusiasts can enjoy all the IPL 2025 matches live through various broadcasting platforms. Whether you prefer watching on TV or online, here＊s how you can catch the action:

Television Broadcast

• Star Sports Network 每 The official TV broadcaster for IPL 2025 in India

Online Streaming Platforms

• JioCinema 每 Offers free live streaming for subscribers with selected plans
• Disney+ Hotstar (Now called JioHotstar) 每 Available for online viewers

IPL 2025: When & Where to Watch around the world

Wondering how to watch IPL 2025 live in different countries? Here＊s a simple guide for cricket fans in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.

1. United States (US)

TV Channel: Willow TV holds the exclusive rights to broadcast IPL matches in the US.

Live Streaming: You can watch matches on the Willow TV app or website. A yearly pass gives access to all major cricket events, including IPL 2025.

2. Canada

TV Channel: Willow TV is the official IPL broadcaster in Canada.

Live Streaming: Stream matches on the Willow TV app or website. You can also subscribe to Fubo, which includes Willow TV in its package.

3. United Kingdom (UK)

TV Channel: Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event will air IPL 2025 matches.

Live Streaming: Watch matches online using Sky Go.

4. Australia

TV Channel: IPL matches will be shown on Foxtel.

Live Streaming: Kayo Sports and Foxtel Go offer live streaming services for IPL 2025.

Match Timings in Different Time Zones

Most IPL 2025 matches start at 7:30 PM IST. On days with two matches, the first begins at 3:30 PM IST, followed by the second at 7:30 PM IST. Here＊s how that translates into different time zones:

• Eastern Standard Time (EST): 10:00 AM for regular matches; 6:00 AM & 10:00 AM for double-headers.
• Central Standard Time (CST): 9:00 AM for regular matches; 5:00 AM & 9:00 AM for double-headers.
• Mountain Standard Time (MST): 8:00 AM for regular matches; 4:00 AM & 8:00 AM for double-headers.
• Pacific Standard Time (PST): 7:00 AM for regular matches; 3:00 AM & 7:00 AM for double-headers.
• UK Time (GMT): Matches generally start at 2:00 PM GMT.
• Australia Time (AEST): Matches typically begin at 12:30 AM or 4:30 AM AEST, depending on the schedule.

Can You Watch IPL 2025 for Free?

There are no completely free platforms for IPL 2025 live streaming, but some services offer limited free viewing:

JioCinema: While full matches require a subscription, users can watch a few minutes for free. After the free preview ends, they＊ll need to subscribe, with plans starting at Rs 149.

IPL ticket booking online and offline

Are you planning to attend the opening ceremony and first match at Eden Gardens? You can book tickets through official IPL partners.

Estimated IPL ticket prices:

• General Entry: Rs 3,000 每 Rs 5,000
• Premium Seats: Rs 10,000 每 Rs 20,000
• VIP & Hospitality Boxes: Rs 25,000 每 Rs 30,000

Where to buy IPL tickets

Tickets will be available on:

• BookMyShow (Official IPL ticketing partner)
• Paytm Insider
• Team & Stadium Box Offices

Due to high demand, it is recommended to book tickets early to secure seats for the grand event.

IPL 2025 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know

Q. When does IPL 2025 start and end?

The IPL 2025 season will begin on Saturday, 22 March 2025, and the final match will take place on Sunday, 25 May 2025.

Q. What time do the matches start?

• Evening matches will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
• On double-header days, the afternoon matches will start at 3:30 PM IST.

Q. Which teams have new captains in IPL 2025?

Several teams have changed their captains this season. Here＊s the updated list:

• Punjab Kings (PBKS) 每 Shreyas Iyer
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) 每 Ajinkya Rahane
• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) 每 Rishabh Pant
• Delhi Capitals (DC) 每 Axar Patel
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) 每 Rajat Patidar

Q. Where can I watch IPL 2025 live in India?

• TV Broadcast: Star Sports will show the live matches in different languages.
• Online Streaming: You can watch matches live on the Disney+ Hotstar app.

Q. Which players will miss IPL 2025 matches?

Some players will miss part or all of the season due to injuries or other reasons:

• Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss a few matches due to a back injury.
• Mayank Yadav (LSG) 每 Will miss the first half of the season.
• Allah Ghazanfar, Lizaad Williams, Brydon Carse were ruled out due to injuries.
• Harry Brook has withdrawn from the entire season.

Q. How to watch IPL 2025 for free?

There is no completely free way to watch IPL 2025. However:

JioHotstar allows users to watch a few minutes of a match for free. After that, you＊ll need a subscription starting from Rs 149.

Q. How many cities will host IPL 2025 matches?

IPL 2025 will have 74 matches played across 13 cities. Each team will play their home games in their city, while three teams will also use a second home ground:

• Delhi Capitals 每 Some home games in Visakhapatnam.
• Punjab Kings 每 Some home games in Dharamsala.
• Rajasthan Royals 每 Some home games in Guwahati (home ground of their stand-in captain Riyan Parag).

Q. Has the IPL 2025 format changed?

No, the format remains the same. The 10 teams are divided into two groups:

• Group A: CSK, KKR, RR, RCB, PBKS
• Group B: MI, SRH, GT, DC, LSG

Each team will:

• Play twice against the teams in their group.
• Play twice against one team from the other group (based on seeding).
• Play once against the other four teams from the opposite group.
• Have seven home and seven away matches.

Q. Who won IPL 2024?

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third IPL title in 2024, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. KKR bowled out SRH for 113 runs, the lowest total in an IPL final, and secured an easy victory.

Stay tuned for more updates on the IPL 2025 schedule, match fixtures, teams, and live streaming details!