IPL 2025: Where Will Opening Game be Played, Playoffs and Final Venues - Check Full Details

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The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is set to commence on March 21, with the opening match scheduled at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens. This marks the return of IPL action to one of cricket's most celebrated venues.

The playoffs, including Qualifier 1 and the Qualifier 2, will be held at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, while the grand finale is slated for May 25 at the same venue as the opening match - the iconic Eden Gardens.

Key Match Dates and Venues

Opening Match: March 21 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Playoffs:

• Qualifier 1: May 21 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
• Qualifier 2: May 22 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
• Final: May 25 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

The IPL 2025 season will feature 74 matches, with each of the ten participating teams playing 14 matches - seven at home and seven away. The league phase will run from March 21 to May 14, followed by the playoffs and final. The top four teams at the end of the league phase will advance to the playoffs culminating in the final on May 25.

In a recent announcement, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla confirmed that the IPL 2025 season will begin on March 23, 2025. The venue for the opening match is yet to be declared. The IPL 2025 season has seen significant activity in the player market.

The mega auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, 2024, saw franchises securing top talent to strengthen their squads. Notable acquisitions include England's Liam Livingstone, who was acquired by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for 87.5 million Indian rupees.

Livingstone expressed enthusiasm about joining RCB, citing the team's smaller home ground at Chinnaswamy Stadium as a better fit for his playing style. Additionally, 13-year-old Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi was sold to the Rajasthan Royals for over £100,000.

Suryavanshi's impressive performances, including a 58-ball century for India Under-19, have garnered significant attention. Franchises have been strategic in their acquisitions. They're focusing on building balanced teams that combine experienced internationals with emerging domestic talent.