The schedule for the 18th season of IPL 2025 has been announced. The much-anticipated 'El Clásico' clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is set for March 23, 2025, at Chennai's Chidambaram Stadium, starting at 7.30 pm. The two rivals will meet again in Mumbai on April 20.

CSK V/S MI

The opening match will feature an exciting showdown between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This season will feature 74 matches over 65 days, with over 70 league-stage games running until May 18, including 12 double-headers (two matches in a single day). The IPL 2025 final is scheduled for May 25 in Kolkata.

KKR V/S RCB

Traditionally, the IPL opening match and final are held at the defending champion’s home ground, but this time, both matches will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Additionally, the final and Qualifier 2 will take place in Kolkata on May 25 and May 23, respectively. Meanwhile, the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator matches will be hosted at Sunrisers Hyderabad’s home ground, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, on May 20 and May 21, respectively.

Eden Garden Stadium

The first double-header of IPL 2025 will feature Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Hyderabad at 3.30 pm on March 30, followed by Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Mumbai at 7.30 pm on the same day. Another double-header is scheduled for March 30.

Two matches will be played on April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, and 27. Double-headers will be held exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays, specifically on April 4, 11, and 18, 2025.

IPL 2025 will feature ten teams competing across 13 locations, including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Dharamshala.