<p>Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the schedules for the next three editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Here you can find the IPL 2025, 2026, and 2027 seasons schedule, key updates and  everything you need to know.</p>
<h3>IPL 2025 Schedule</h3>
<p>Start Date: March 14, 2025</p>
<p>Final Match: May 25, 2025</p>
<p>Total Matches: 74</p>
<p>The 2025 season will kick off on March 14 and conclude with the final on May 25. This season will retain the familiar structure of 74 matches.</p>
<h3>IPL 2026 Schedule</h3>
<p>Start Date: March 15, 2026</p>
<p>Final Match: May 31, 2026</p>
<p>Total Matches: 84</p>
<p>In 2026, the IPL will expand its format slightly, increasing the total number of matches to 84. This extended season will run from March 15 to May 31.</p>
<h3>IPL 2027 Schedule</h3>
<p>Start Date: March 14, 2027</p>
<p>Final Match: May 30, 2027</p>
<p>Total Matches: 84</p>
<p>The 2027 edition will follow the same structure as 2026, with 84 matches played across the tournament. Scheduled to begin on March 14 and wrap up on May 30.</p>
<p>Key Updates for IPL 2025-2027</p>
<h2>Tournament Format</h2>
<p>The IPL will continue with its established ten-team format, divided into two groups. Each team will:</p>
<p>Play twice against teams in their group.</p>
<p>Play twice against the team in the same row in the other group.</p>
<p>Play once against the remaining four teams in the other group.</p>
<p>The top four teams based on aggregate points will qualify for the playoffs, ensuring the best sides compete for the coveted trophy.</p>
<h2>Broadcasting Rights</h2>
<p>These editions will be the first IPL seasons after the merger between Viacom18 and Star India, forming JioStar. Previously, Star India held the satellite broadcasting rights, and Viacom18 managed the digital streaming rights through <strong>JioCinema </strong>for the 2023–27 IPL cycle. Following the merger, JioStar will now oversee the tournament’s entire broadcasting landscape..</p>
<h2>More Matches in IPL 2026 and 2027</h2>
<p>The increase in the number of matches from 74 to 84 in 2026 and 2027 reflects the growing demand for IPL. Fans will have more opportunities to watch their favorite teams and players in matches.</p>
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<h3>Question you asked: </h3>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>When will IPL 2025 begins? </strong></p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">IPL 2025 will start from <strong>14 March, 2025</strong>.</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Where you can watch the IPL 2025 matches in India free?</strong></p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>JioCinema.</strong></p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>How many matches will be there in IPL 2025?</strong></p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">74 matches.</p>

Confirmed schedule for IPL 2025, 2026, and 2027, including key updates, match details, and broadcasting changes for the upcoming seasons.

IPL 2025, 2026, and 2027 Schedule Confirmed: Full Details and Key Updates

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<p>IPL 2025: The 2025 Indian Premier League (also known as IPL 18 and branded as TATA IPL 2025) marks the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League. This franchise-based Twenty20 cricket league, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is one of the most popular and competitive cricket tournaments in the world.</p>

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<h2>TATA IPL 2025</h2>
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<div class=""><a href="#key-details">Key Details</a></div>
<div class=""><a href="#auction-details">Auction Details</a></div>
<div class=""><a href="#match-schedule">Match Schedule</a></div>
<div class=""><a href="#teams-and-groupings">Teams and Groupings</a>
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<div class=""><a href="#group-a">Group A</a></div>
<div class=""><a href="#group-b">Group B</a></div>
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<div class=""><a href="#tournament-format">Tournament Format</a>
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<div class=""><a href="#playoffs-structure">Playoffs Structure</a></div>
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<div class=""><a href="#defending-champions">Defending Champions</a></div>
<div class=""><a href="#history">History</a>
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<div class=""><a href="#previous-winners">Previous Winners</a></div>
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<div class=""><a href="#grounds">Grounds</a></div>
<div class=""><a href="#references">References</a></div>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="key-details">Key Details</h3>

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<li><strong>Dates: </strong>21 March to 25 May 2025</li>
 
<li><strong>Administrator(s):</strong> Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)</li>
 
<li><strong>Cricket Format:</strong> Twenty20</li>
 
<li><strong>Tournament Format(s):</strong> Group stage and playoffs</li>
 
<li><strong>Host(s):</strong> India</li>
 
<li><strong>Participants:</strong> 10 teams</li>
 
<li><strong>Matches:</strong> 74</li>
 
<li><strong>Official Website:</strong> <a href="http://iplt20.com">iplt20.com</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="auction-details">Auction Details</h3>

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<p>The IPL 2025 Mega Auction took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 24 November. Unlike the mini-auction held for IPL 2024, the 2025 event was a mega auction. Each franchise had a limited number of retention options, with the remaining players entering the auction pool. Teams were also given Right To Match (RTM) cards, allowing them to retain certain players based on their retention strategy.</p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-schedule">Match Schedule</h3>

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<p>IPL 2025 will feature a total of 74 matches. The tournament will be held from March to May 2025, with minimal international cricket scheduled during this period to ensure the availability of international players.</p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="teams-and-groupings">Teams and Groupings</h3>

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<p>The 2025 IPL will feature the following ten teams:</p>

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<li>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</li>
 
<li>Delhi Capitals (DC)</li>
 
<li>Gujarat Titans (GT)</li>
 
<li>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</li>
 
<li>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</li>
 
<li>Mumbai Indians (MI)</li>
 
<li>Punjab Kings (PBKS)</li>
 
<li>Rajasthan Royals (RR)</li>
 
<li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)</li>
 
<li>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)</li>
</ol>

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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-a">Group A</h4>

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<li>Mumbai Indians (MI)</li>
 
<li>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</li>
 
<li>Rajasthan Royals (RR)</li>
 
<li>Delhi Capitals (DC)</li>
 
<li>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</li>
</ul>

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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-b">Group B</h4>

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<li>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)</li>
 
<li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)</li>
 
<li>Punjab Kings (PBKS)</li>
 
<li>Gujarat Titans (GT)</li>
 
<li>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</li>
</ul>

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/07/IPL-2025-Groups-1-jpg.webp" alt="IPL 2025 Groups" class="wp-image-144662">
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IPL 2025 Groups</figcaption>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="tournament-format">Tournament Format</h3>

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<p>Each team will play:</p>

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<li>Twice against teams in their group.</li>
 
<li>Once against a team in the same row of the other group.</li>
 
<li>Once against four other teams in the other group.</li>
</ul>

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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="playoffs-structure">Playoffs Structure</h4>

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<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The top four teams will advance to the playoffs.</li>
 
<li>The top two teams will play in Qualifier 1, with the winner advancing directly to the final.</li>
 
<li>The third and fourth teams will compete in the Eliminator.</li>
 
<li>The winner of the Eliminator will face the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2, with the winner securing a spot in the final.</li>
 
<li>The final match will determine the IPL champion.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="defending-champions">Defending Champions</h3>

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<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are the defending champions, having claimed their title in the 2024 season. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) were the runners-up in that season.</p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="history">History</h3>

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<p>The Indian Premier League was founded by the BCCI in 2007 and has since become one of the most popular cricket leagues globally. The inaugural season took place in 2008 with eight teams representing different cities in India. Over the years, the league has expanded, attracting top talent from around the world and significantly impacting the development of Twenty20 cricket.</p>

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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="previous-winners">Previous Winners</h4>

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<li><strong>2008:</strong> Rajasthan Royals</li>
 
<li><strong>2009:</strong> Deccan Chargers</li>
 
<li><strong>2010:</strong> Chennai Super Kings</li>
 
<li><strong>2011:</strong> Chennai Super Kings</li>
 
<li><strong>2012:</strong> Kolkata Knight Riders</li>
 
<li><strong>2013:</strong> Mumbai Indians</li>
 
<li><strong>2014:</strong> Kolkata Knight Riders</li>
 
<li><strong>2015:</strong> Mumbai Indians</li>
 
<li><strong>2016:</strong> Sunrisers Hyderabad</li>
 
<li><strong>2017:</strong> Mumbai Indians</li>
 
<li><strong>2018:</strong> Chennai Super Kings</li>
 
<li><strong>2019:</strong> Mumbai Indians</li>
 
<li><strong>2020:</strong> Mumbai Indians</li>
 
<li><strong>2021:</strong> Chennai Super Kings</li>
 
<li><strong>2022:</strong> Gujarat Titans</li>
 
<li><strong>2023:</strong> Chennai Super Kings</li>
 
<li><strong>2024:</strong> Kolkata Knight Riders</li>
</ol>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="grounds">Grounds</h3>

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<p>IPL matches are played in various stadiums across India. Here are the primary grounds used for the tournament:</p>

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<li><strong>Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</strong></li>
 
<li><strong>Eden Gardens, Kolkata</strong></li>
 
<li><strong>M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</strong></li>
 
<li><strong>Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi</strong></li>
 
<li><strong>M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru</strong></li>
 
<li><strong>Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad</strong></li>
 
<li><strong>Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur</strong></li>
 
<li><strong>Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali</strong></li>
 
<li><strong>Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad</strong></li>
 
<li><strong>Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow</strong></li>
</ol>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="references">References</h3>

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<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>"Indian Premier League." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Available at: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Premier_League">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Premier_League</a></li>
 
<li>"IPL 2024 Auction Date, Time, and Venue." ESPNcricinfo. Available at: <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/">https://www.espncricinfo.com/</a></li>
 
<li>"IPL 2025 Format and Rules." Official IPL T20. Available at: <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/">https://www.iplt20.com/</a></li>
 
<li>"History of IPL Winners." Cricbuzz. Available at: <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/">https://www.cricbuzz.com/</a></li>
 
<li>"IPL Stadiums and Venues." Sportskeeda. Available at: <a>https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/ipl-stadiums-and-venues</a></li>
 
<li>"Mega Auction in IPL 2025." Times of India. Available at: <a>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl</a></li>
</ol>

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