Sun Feb 16 14:03:40 UTC 2025: ## IPL 2025 Schedule Unveiled: Kolkata to Host Opener and Final

**Mumbai, India –** The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the highly anticipated schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Sunday. The tournament, spanning 65 days across 13 venues, will feature 74 matches.

The opening match will see defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on March 22nd. The final will also be held at Eden Gardens on May 25th. The league stage runs from March 22nd to May 18th, with the playoffs scheduled for May 20th to 25th.

Several key match-ups have been highlighted: Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore will meet only once, on April 7th at the Wankhede Stadium. Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore will face off twice – in Chennai on March 28th and Bengaluru on May 3rd. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, long-time rivals, will also play twice: March 23rd in Chennai and April 20th in Mumbai. The full schedule is available online.

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