- IPL 2025 will begin on March 23 and conclude with the final on May 25.
- The tournament follows the Champions Trophy 2025, held from February 19 to March 9.
- Dates for IPL 2026 and 2027 have also been confirmed, starting from March 15 and March 14, respectively.
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will start on March 23, 2025, as confirmed by Rajeev Shukla, Vice-President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This marks the official date for the upcoming tournament, following speculations after the mega auction held in November 2024.
This IPL season will begin shortly after the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to conclude on March 9. The start of IPL 2025 will follow the usual high-energy anticipation, with teams having already selected their squads during the November auction.
IPL 2025 to Begin March 23: A New Era of Cricket Awaits
In an official announcement made after the BCCI Special General Meeting, Rajeev Shukla confirmed that the IPL 2025 will begin on March 23. The tournament will run until May 25, with the league’s opening match to be highly anticipated. The mega auction held in Jeddah earlier in November has already set the stage for the franchise teams.
The IPL will take place immediately after the Champions Trophy 2025, which ends on March 9, providing a seamless transition into the domestic cricket action. As part of their future plans, BCCI has also announced that the IPL 2026 will start on March 15, while the 2027 edition will begin on March 14. This consistency in start dates further strengthens the league’s schedule.
The IPL 2025 promises to be another thrilling edition of the tournament, showcasing top-tier cricket and international stars, starting on March 23, 2025.
“IPL 2025 to start on March 23,” said Rajeev Shukla, confirming the long-awaited start date for the next season of the league.
