Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025: Schedule, Highlights, Teams & Key Players

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is back and it’s better than ever. This year’s edition has already delivered explosive performances, thrilling finishes, and breakout stars who are turning heads across the cricketing world. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a new viewer, IPL 2025 offers unmatched excitement and action.

IPL 2025 Schedule & Format

IPL 2025 began on March 22, 2025, and will continue until May 25, 2025. Ten franchises are battling it out across India in one of the most competitive formats ever seen in the league’s history.

Number of Teams: 10
League Matches: 14 per team
Playoffs Structure:
- Top 4 teams qualify
- Qualifier 1 and Eliminator at Hyderabad
- Qualifier 2 and Final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

The final match will be held at the iconic Eden Gardens, making it a fitting end to this thrilling tournament.

Participating Teams in IPL 2025

The ten franchises competing this year are:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Each team features a mix of international superstars, seasoned Indian players, and promising newcomers ready to make a name for themselves.

Upcoming Key Fixtures (Mid-April 2025 Onward)

April 14: CSK vs LSG
April 15: KKR vs PBKS
April 16: RR vs DC
April 17: SRH vs MI
April 18: PBKS vs RCB
April 19: DC vs GT and LSG vs RR
April 20: RCB vs PBKS and CSK vs MI

These fixtures are crucial in determining which teams will make the playoffs. With only a few points separating the top teams, every match counts.

IPL 2025 is living up to its hype. With new talents rising, legends performing, and every game full of drama, this season is everything fans hoped for—and more. As we move toward the playoffs, the competition will only get tighter and more exciting.

Whether you’re watching for your favorite team, managing a fantasy league, or just enjoying the cricket fever, IPL 2025 is the event of the summer.