Sun Feb 16 10:18:31 UTC 2025: ## IPL 2025 to Kick Off March 22nd with 12 Venues Confirmed

**New Delhi, India** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to begin on March 22nd, a day later than initially anticipated, according to ESPNcricinfo. This revised start date provides a 12-day gap between the ICC Champions Trophy Final (March 9th) and the commencement of the IPL.

The tournament will feature 12 venues across India. While the primary ten venues remain Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Mullanpur, Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Hyderabad, Guwahati will host additional Rajasthan Royals matches, and Dharamsala will host additional Punjab Kings games. The Punjab Kings will play three home matches in Dharamsala and four in Mullanpur.

The highly anticipated clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), dubbed the “El Clasico” of IPL, is scheduled for March 23rd as part of a double-header. The other match will see Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) facing Rajasthan Royals (RR) at their home ground.

While initial reports suggested the opening match would feature Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, the specific opening fixture remains unconfirmed. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will host the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator, while Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host Qualifier 2 and the final.

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