TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025: Witness the Action, Feel the Passion!

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular cricket leagues globally, known for its thrilling matches, star-studded teams, and unmatched excitement. As IPL 2025 approaches, cricket enthusiasts around the world are gearing up for another season of high-intensity action. With top players from across the globe set to take the field, IPL 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, marking its 18th edition, is set to captivate cricket enthusiasts worldwide from March 22 to May 25, 2025. This season promises exhilarating matches, featuring ten teams competing across various venues in India. For fans eager to catch every moment, understanding the full match schedule and the avenues for live streaming is essential.

Tournament Structure

The teams are split into two groups, each containing five teams. Every team will compete twice against the teams within their own group and once against the team in the corresponding position in the opposing group, as well as once against the other four teams in that group. Following the group stage, the four teams with the highest total points will advance to the playoffs. The playoff format includes Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final.

 

IPL 2025 Full Match Schedule

The IPL 2025 season will feature a series of exciting clashes between top teams from across India, including the defending champions and rising new talents. The schedule will be packed with high-octane matches and fierce competition. Here’s a breakdown of the IPL 2025 match schedule.

The IPL 2025 features a total of 74 matches, including group stages and playoffs. Below is the complete schedule:​

Match No.	Date	Fixture	Time (IST)	Venue
1	March 22, Saturday	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore	7:30 PM	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2	March 23, Sunday	Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals	3:30 PM	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
3	March 23, Sunday	Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians	7:30 PM	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
4	March 24, Monday	Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants	7:30 PM	Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
5	March 25, Tuesday	Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings	7:30 PM	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
6	March 26, Wednesday	Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders	7:30 PM	Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
7	March 27, Thursday	Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants	7:30 PM	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
8	March 28, Friday	Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore	7:30 PM	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
9	March 29, Saturday	Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians	7:30 PM	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
10	March 30, Sunday	Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad	3:30 PM	Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
11	March 30, Sunday	Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings	7:30 PM	Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
12	March 31, Monday	Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders	7:30 PM	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
13	April 1, Tuesday	Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings	7:30 PM	BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
14	April 2, Wednesday	Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans	7:30 PM	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
15	April 3, Thursday	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad	7:30 PM	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
16	April 4, Friday	Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians	7:30 PM	BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
17	April 5, Saturday	Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals	3:30 PM	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
18	April 5, Saturday	Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals	7:30 PM	New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh
19	April 6, Sunday	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants	3:30 PM	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
20	April 6, Sunday	Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans	7:30 PM	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
21	April 7, Monday	Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore	7:30 PM	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
22	April 8, Tuesday	Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings	7:30 PM	New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh
23	April 9, Wednesday	Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals	7:30 PM	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
24	April 10, Thursday	Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals	7:30 PM	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
25	April 11, Friday	Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders	7:30 PM	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
26	April 12, Saturday	Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans	3:30 PM	BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
27	April 12, Saturday	Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings	7:30 PM	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
28	April 13, Sunday	Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore	3:30 PM	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
29	April 13, Sunday	Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians	7:30 PM	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
30	April 14, Monday	Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings	7:30 PM	BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
31	April 15, Tuesday	Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders	7:30 PM	New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh
32	April 16, Wednesday	Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals	7:30 PM	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
33	April 17, Thursday	Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad	7:30 PM	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
34	April 18, Friday	Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings	7:30 PM	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Match No.	Date	Fixture	Time (IST)	Venue
35	April 19, Saturday	Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals	3:30 PM	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
36	April 19, Saturday	Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants	7:30 PM	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
37	April 20, Sunday	Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore	3:30 PM	New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh
38	April 20, Sunday	Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings	7:30 PM	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
39	April 21, Monday	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans	7:30 PM	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
40	April 22, Tuesday	Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals	7:30 PM	BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
41	April 23, Wednesday	Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians	7:30 PM	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
42	April 24, Thursday	Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals	7:30 PM	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
43	April 25, Friday	Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad	7:30 PM	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
44	April 26, Saturday	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings	7:30 PM	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
45	April 27, Sunday	Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants	3:30 PM	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
46	April 27, Sunday	Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore	7:30 PM	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
47	April 28, Monday	Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans	7:30 PM	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
48	April 29, Tuesday	Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders	7:30 PM	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
49	April 30, Wednesday	Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings	7:30 PM	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
50	May 1, Thursday	Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians	7:30 PM	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
51	May 2, Friday	Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad	7:30 PM	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
52	May 3, Saturday	Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings	7:30 PM	M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
53	May 4, Sunday	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals	3:30 PM	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
54	May 4, Sunday	Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants	7:30 PM	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
55	May 5, Monday	Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals	7:30 PM	EdRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
56	May 6, Tuesday	Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans	7:30 PM	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
57	May 7, Wednesday	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings	7:30 PM	Kolkata Knight Riders
58	May 8, Thursday	Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals	7:30 PM	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
59	May 9, Friday	Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore	7:30 PM	BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
60	May 10, Saturday	Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders	7:30 PM	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
61	May 11, Sunday	Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians	3:30 PM	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
62	May 11, Sunday	Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans	7:30 PM	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
63	May 12, Monday	Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals	7:30 PM	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
64	May 13, Tuesday	Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad	7:30 PM	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
65	May 14, Wednesday	Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants	7:30 PM	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
66	May 15, Thursday	Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals	7:30 PM	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
67	May 16, Friday	Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings	7:30 PM	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
68	May 17, Saturday	Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders	7:30 PM	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, J M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengalur
69	May 18, Sunday	Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings	3:30 PM	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
70	May 18, Sunday	Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad	7:30 PM	BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
71	May 20, Tuesday	TBD (Qualifier 1) vs TBD (Qualifier 1)	7:30 PM	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
72	May 21, Wednesday	TBD (Eliminator) vs TBD (Eliminator)	7:30 PM	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
73	May 23, Friday	TBD (Qualifier 2) vs TBD (Qualifier 2)	7:30 PM	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
74	May 25, Sunday	TBD (Final) vs TBD (Final)	7:30 PM	Eden Gardens, Kolkata

How to Watch IPL 2025 Matches Live

 

There are multiple ways to watch IPL 2025 matches live, catering to viewers across different platforms and preferences.

1. Television Broadcast

Television remains the most popular medium to watch IPL matches live. The IPL 2025 will be broadcast on sports networks such as:

 

• Star Sports Network (India)
• Sky Sports (UK)
• Fox Sports (Australia)
• Willow TV (USA)
• SuperSport (South Africa)

Fans can check their local sports channels to confirm the broadcasting rights in their respective countries.

 

2. Live Streaming Online

For viewers who prefer to watch IPL 2025 on their mobile phones, laptops, or smart TVs, live streaming platforms provide an excellent option. The top streaming services include:

• JioCinema (India) – Expected to offer free live streaming of IPL matches.
• Disney+ Hotstar – Previously held IPL streaming rights, and may continue.
• YuppTV – Available for international viewers in countries like the USA and Canada.
• Willow TV App – For fans in the USA.
• SuperSport App – For African viewers.

3. IPL Official Website and YouTube Highlights

If you miss the live action, IPL’s official website and YouTube channel provide match highlights, post-match analysis, and player interviews.

4. Social Media Updates

For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, fans can follow IPL’s official social media pages on:

Twitter (X)

Facebook

Instagram

Telegram

How to Download the IPL 2025 App

To make the IPL 2025 viewing experience seamless, various platforms offer apps that enable users to watch live matches, check scores, and receive updates. Here’s how you can download and install them:

 

1. JioCinema App

JioCinema is expected to be the official streaming partner for IPL 2025 in India. Here’s how you can download and use it:

 

For Android Users

 

• Open Google Play Store.
• Search for “JioCinema.”
• Click “Install.”
• Open the app and sign in with your Jio number.
• Enjoy live IPL matches for free (as per the latest announcements).

For iOS Users

 

• Open the Apple App Store.
• Search for “JioCinema.”
• Tap “Get” to download.
• Sign in and start streaming IPL matches.

2. Disney+ Hotstar App

If Hotstar retains IPL streaming rights, you can follow these steps:

 

For Android Users

 

• Open Google Play Store.
• Search for “Disney+ Hotstar.”
• Click “Install.”
• Open the app and subscribe to a plan if required.
• Enjoy IPL matches live.

For iOS Users

 

• Open the Apple App Store.
• Search for “Disney+ Hotstar.”
• Click “Get” to download.
• Subscribe and start watching IPL matches.

 

3. YuppTV App (For International Viewers)

• Open Google Play Store/App Store.
• Search for “YuppTV.”
• Download and install the app.
• Sign up and choose a subscription plan.
• Watch IPL matches live.

 

4. Willow TV App (USA)

• Download “Willow TV” from Google Play Store/App Store.
• Subscribe to their service.
• Watch IPL matches live.

 

5. SuperSport App (South Africa)

• Open the respective app store.
• Search for “SuperSport.”
• Install the app and sign in.
• Watch IPL matches live.

IPL 2025 Teams and Players to Watch

 

The IPL features some of the best cricketers from India and abroad. While the official team squads are yet to be finalized, expect major franchises like:

 

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

Players to watch out for include Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, and international stars like Jos Buttler, David Warner, and Glenn Maxwell.

Conclusion

 

IPL 2025 promises to be a grand cricketing spectacle. Whether you plan to watch it on TV, stream it online, or attend matches live, this guide ensures you have all the information needed. Stay updated with the official IPL website for the latest announcements, and don’t forget to download your preferred streaming app for uninterrupted cricket action. Get ready for another exciting season of the Indian Premier League!