Sun Feb 16 15:18:05 UTC 2025: ## IPL 2025 Schedule Released: Kolkata to Host Opener and Final
**Mumbai, February 16** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) has unveiled the full schedule for its 2025 season, promising a thrilling 65-day tournament featuring 74 matches across 13 venues in India. The season kicks off on March 22nd with a highly anticipated clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This iconic stadium will also host the Qualifier 2 and the final match on May 25th. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be played in Hyderabad.
This year’s tournament will see 12 double-header matches, all scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays, offering fans a double dose of cricketing action. The first double-header will take place on March 23rd, featuring Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the afternoon, followed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) versus Mumbai Indians (MI) in the evening.
Matches will commence at 3:30 PM for afternoon fixtures and 7:30 PM for evening matches. The ten teams participating will battle it out for the coveted IPL title. The complete schedule is available on the IPL website and social media. The 2024 IPL champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, will be aiming to defend their title.
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