IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures, and Squad Details Announced
IPL 2025, running from March 22 to May 25, will feature 10 teams playing in a group stage format with the top four advancing to the playoffs. Key venues include Eden Gardens in Kolkata and Hyderabad for critical playoff matches along with marquee signings making headlines.
Published on April 12, 2025
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League will run from March 22 to May 25, 2025. Organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the tournament will feature 10 teams split into two groups, with each team playing 14 matches in the group stage. The top four teams will advance to the playoffs. The opening and final matches are scheduled to take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, while key playoff matches like the 'Qualifier 1' and the 'Eliminator' will be hosted in Hyderabad.
Additional details confirmed in February 2025 highlight marquee signings and team strategies. International star Jos Buttler was acquired by the Gujarat Titans for $1.81 million, and Rishabh Pant, playing for the Lucknow Super Giants, entered as the highest-priced player at $3.11 million. Major franchises such as Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders, featuring legends like Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, are set to compete with a full match schedule spread across various Indian cities.