Following a brief suspension, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the updated schedule for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. A total of 17 matches will be played across six venues, commencing on May 17, 2025, and culminating with the final on June 3, 2025.
The revised schedule has been necessitated by recent regional tensions, leading to a reshuffling of venues to ensure the safety and security of all stakeholders.
Key Highlights of the Updated Schedule:
- Total Matches: 17 remaining matches.
- Start Date: May 17, 2025.
- Final Date: June 3, 2025.
- Number of Venues: 6.
- Double-Headers: Two double-headers are scheduled on two Sundays.
- Rescheduled Match: The previously suspended match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will be replayed from the beginning on May 24, 2025, in Jaipur.
- Playoff Venues: The venues for the playoff matches (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Qualifier 2) will be announced at a later date.
New Venues for the Remainder of IPL 2025:
The remaining league stage matches will be held across the following six venues:
- Bengaluru: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Jaipur: Sawai Mansingh Stadium (becomes a new home venue for Punjab Kings)
- Delhi: Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Lucknow: Ekana Cricket Stadium
- Ahmedabad: Narendra Modi Stadium
- Mumbai: Wankhede Stadium
Notably, some previously scheduled matches have been moved to these new venues. For instance, Punjab Kings will now play their remaining home games in Jaipur instead of Dharamsala. Similarly, the match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals has been moved to Delhi.
Updated Match Schedule:
Here is the updated schedule for the remaining league matches of IPL 2025:
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17 (Sat) | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| May 18 (Sun) | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings | 3:30 PM | Jaipur |
| May 18 (Sun) | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | Delhi |
| May 19 (Mon) | Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Lucknow |
| May 20 (Tue) | Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM | Delhi |
| May 21 (Wed) | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Mumbai |
| May 22 (Thu) | Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| May 23 (Fri) | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| May 24 (Sat) | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| May 25 (Sun) | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | 3:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| May 25 (Sun) | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | Delhi |
| May 26 (Mon) | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| May 27 (Tue) | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Lucknow |
Playoff Schedule:
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 (Thu) | Qualifier 1 | 7:30 PM | TBC |
| May 30 (Fri) | Eliminator | 7:30 PM | TBC |
| June 1 (Sun) | Qualifier 2 | 7:30 PM | TBC |
| June 3 (Tue) | Final | 7:30 PM | TBC |
The BCCI has expressed its gratitude to the government and security agencies for their support in ensuring the safe resumption of the IPL 2025 season. Cricket Australia has also stated that they will support their players in their individual decisions regarding returning to India for the remainder of the tournament.
This updated schedule promises an exciting finish to the IPL 2025 season, with several crucial matches lined up in the new venues. Fans across the country will be eager to see their favorite teams battle it out for the coveted IPL trophy.
