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Indian Premier League 2025: Teams, Fixtures & How to Watch

If we see the world cricket, we will find IPL making a special contribution to the sports and making it reachable to every household. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most exciting cricket leagues in the world. Every year, top players from India and around the world play in this fun and fast tournament. 
In 2025, the IPL is back with more action, more sixes, and more drama. Here, you will get to know everything about IPL 2025, from teams and players to match schedules and how to watch it live.

What is the Indian Premier League?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a T20 cricket league, started back in year 2008, where the first edition of the league was played. It comes under the vision after the first T20 world cup won by India. Seeing the popularity of the format among the fans, BCCI has decided to start its own cricket league. It is played in a 20 overs format, and ICC use to give a special window of 2 months to the league, where no other major league or tournament take place.

History of the Tournament

The first IPL match was played in 2008. The first winner was Rajasthan Royals. Since then, teams like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have won many times. Every year, there is an IPL auction where teams buy players. The IPL is famous for big sixes, close matches, and amazing fans.

Indian Premier League 2025 Teams

There are 10 teams in the Indian Premier League 2025. Each team represents a different city in India.

List of Teams

Team NameCity Represented
Chennai Super KingsChennai
Mumbai IndiansMumbai
Royal Challengers BangaloreBengaluru
Kolkata Knight RidersKolkata
Rajasthan RoyalsJaipur
Sunrisers HyderabadHyderabad
Delhi CapitalsDelhi
Punjab KingsMohali
Lucknow Super GiantsLucknow
Gujarat TitansAhmedabad

Star Players to Watch Out For

Some big names to watch in IPL 2025 are:

  • Virat Kohli – Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • MS Dhoni – Chennai Super Kings
  • Rohit Sharma – Mumbai Indians
  • KL Rahul – Delhi Capitals
  • Shubman Gill – Gujarat Titans

These players are known for scoring runs and taking wickets.

Biggest Rivalries

Some matches are more exciting because of team rivalries:

  • MI vs CSK
  • RCB vs KKR
  • MI vs RCB 
  • CSK vs RR

Match Schedule and Fixtures

The Indian Premier League 2025 schedule is full of action. Matches will be played in many stadiums across India.

Indian Premier League 2025 Opening Match & Final Date

  • IPL is expected to start during the march every year.
  • IPL final match happens in last week of May every year.

The first match will be between the winner of IPL 2024 and another top team.

Key Clashes

  • MI vs CSK – Always a blockbuster
  • RCB vs LSG – New-age rivalry
  • GT vs RR – High-scoring battles

You can follow the full Indian Premier League schedule 2025 on the official IPL website.

Format and Tournament Rules

The IPL format is simple and easy to understand. 

  • 72 games are played in the tournament.
  • Each team plays 14 matches (7 home + 7 away).
  • Teams earn points for winning matches.
  • If a match ties or is abandoned due to rain, equal points are split between the teams.  
  • Top 4 teams go to the playoffs.
  • Where top 2 teams compete in qualifier 1.
  • Ranked 3 & 4 teams compete against each other in eliminator.
  • Loser of Qualifier 1 and winner of eliminator compete against each other & winner goes to final against Q1 winner.

Points Table and Qualification Criteria

Here’s how the IPL points table works:

Match ResultPoints Earned
Win2
Tie/No Result1
Loss0
Top 4 teams in the IPL table qualify for the IPL playoffs. The best two teams get two chances to reach the final.

How & Where to Watch IPL 2025 Live?

Watching the IPL live is easy and fun.

Official Broadcasters

  • In India, the official IPL 2025 broadcasters are Star Sports Network, where you can watch the IPL games on TV in different languages.

Live Streaming Platforms

You can also watch IPL live score and matches on:

  • JioHotstar App – Free live streaming of IPL games for everyone.
  • IPL Official Website – You can check IPL score and updates.

Indian Premier League 2025 Tickets

Want to watch an IPL match live in the stadium? You can buy match tickets online.

Where to Book Match Tickets?

Tickets for IPL 2025 can be booked at:

  • Official team websites
  • Paytm Insider
  • BookMyShow
  • IPL official site

Ticket Prices and Availability

  • Ticket prices start from ₹500.
  • Premium seats can go up to ₹10,000 or more.
  • Book early to get the best seats.

Previous Season Winners

Here are some of the past IPL winners:

Team NameIPL Winning YearsTotal Titles
Mumbai Indians (MI)2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 20205
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 20235
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)2012, 2014, 20242
Gujarat Titans (GT)20221
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)20161
Rajasthan Royals (RR)20081
Deccan Chargers (DC) (defunct)20091
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)20251
Delhi Capitals (DC)0
Punjab Kings (PBKS)0
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)0
The IPL standings change every year, and every team tries hard to win.

Frequently Ask Questions

Who is No.1 in IPL history?

Mumbai Indians are No.1 in IPL history with 5 titles. Chennai Super Kings also have 5 titles.

Who is the king of IPL?

MS Dhoni is called the King of IPL for his captaincy and calm style.

When does the IPL usually take place?

The IPL is usually held from March to May every year.

How many teams participate in the IPL?

There are 10 teams in the Indian Premier League 2025.

How are players selected for IPL teams?

Players are picked in the IPL auction. Teams bid money to buy players for the season.