The 18th season of Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to start from March 22, 2025 at the Eden Gardens with the first match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The tournament will feature 10 teams with the final being scheduled on May 25, 2025.
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony: Date And Time
The IPL 2025 opening ceremony will take place on March 22 at 6:00 pm IST at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. After the grand opening ceremony, the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take place.
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IPL 2025: Match Timings?
In the Indian Premier League all the evening games will be starting at 7:30 pm IST and the afternoon games will begin at 3:30 pm IST.
Where To Watch IPL 2025 Live In Different Countries?
India: Star Sports and Jio Hotstar
England: Sky Sports
Australia: Foxtel and Kayo Sports
USA: Willow TV
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New Zealand: Sky Sports
UAE: Starz On
South Africa: SuperSport
Kolkata To Host IPL 2025 Final
Two cities will be hosting the playoffs with Hyderabad hosting Qualifier 1 (May 20) and Eliminator (May 21). The Qualifier 2 (May 23) and final (May 25) will be hosted by Kolkata. Hence, the season will have 74 matches across 13 cities over two months.