Mon Feb 17 13:23:57 UTC 2025: ## Ekana Stadium to Host Seven IPL 2025 Matches
**Lucknow, India** – The schedule for IPL 2025 has been released, revealing that Ekana Stadium in Lucknow will host seven matches during the tournament’s 18th season. The IPL kicks off on March 22nd with Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bangalore in Kolkata.
Ekana Stadium’s first match will be on April 1st, featuring the home team Lucknow Super Giants against Punjab Kings. The Lucknow Super Giants will begin their campaign on March 24th against Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam.
The seven matches at Ekana Stadium include high-profile clashes against Mumbai Indians (April 4th), Gujarat Titans (April 12th, 3:30 PM), Chennai Super Kings (April 14th), Delhi Capitals again (April 22nd), Royal Challengers Bangalore (May 9th), and finally, Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 18th). All matches except the Gujarat Titans game will begin at 7:30 PM.
This season marks a new era for the Lucknow Super Giants, who will be captained by Rishabh Pant after releasing KL Rahul. Pant was acquired for a whopping ₹27 crore. After a strong start in their first two seasons, reaching the playoffs, the team aims to contend for the IPL title under its new captain.
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