Sun Feb 16 16:31:44 UTC 2025: ## Kolkata to Host IPL 2025 Final, Hyderabad to Host Qualifiers

**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the venues and schedule highlights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The tournament will commence on March 22nd, 2025, with the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, facing Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The IPL 2025 season will follow a similar format to the previous season, with ten teams divided into two groups of five. The league stage will see a mix of double and single round-robin matches.

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium will play a crucial role, hosting Qualifier 1 on May 20th. The winner of this match will advance to the final. Hyderabad will also host the Eliminator.

The grand finale of IPL 2025 is slated for May 25th at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The BCCI’s announcement also included the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals scheduled for March 23rd in Hyderabad. All match timings will be in Indian Standard Time (IST).

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