The full schedule for IPL 2025 is out, with Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the season opener on 22 March. Check out all the key matchups, venues, and dates leading up to the grand final on 25 May in Kolkata. Check out the IPL 2025 first match date and venue. Also check out IPL match start time for the upcoming 2025 edition. All fans are eagerly waiting for the next edition of the IPL. The first match of the IPL 2025 will be played between the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The IPL 2025 start date is March 22 . The tournament will run until May 25. IPL 2025 Schedule: On Sunday, the BCCI announced the schedule for the most anticipated Indian Premier League 2025 is set to kick off on March 22 . The season opener match is between the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens.
