Time for the 18th season of the IPL, and once again, it is expected to be big. Over the years, the popularity of this league has grown immensely. Now, once again, a two-month cricketing carnival is set to set the stage on fire. Many big names will look to showcase their skills on this grand platform, where performances never go unnoticed.
Yes, it is also a fact that major revamps took place, as we witnessed a mega auction a few months ago, leading to significant changes in every team. Now, all 10 teams are ready with fresh squads. With only a few days left, take a look at all the crucial details in one article—from the IPL 2025 captains to the venues for this season and other important information.
IPL 2025 Captains
| Team | Captain |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rajat Patidar |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson |
| Punjab Kings | Shreyas Iyer |
| Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Rishabh Pant |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill |
| Delhi Capitals | Axar Patel |
| Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
IPL 2025 start date
Looking at the IPL 2025 start date, not many days are left as the carnival begins on March 22. The opening match is set to take place at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata between two quality sides—defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
IPL 2025 Venues
| Team | Home Venue |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur (Near Guwahati) |
| Punjab Kings | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Int’l Cricket Stadium, Punjab (Near Dharamsala) |
| Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Lucknow Super Giants | BRSABV Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Gujarat Titans | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Delhi Capitals | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi (Near Visakhapatnam) |
| Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
Neutral Venues
| Venue | Location | Serving Home Ground to |
| Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium | Visakhapatnam | Delhi Capitals |
| Barsapara Cricket Stadium | Guwahati | Rajasthan Royals |
| HPCA Stadium | Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh | Punjab Kings |
IPL 2025 live streaming
In India, Star Sports Network holds the television broadcasting rights for IPL 2025, meaning fans can watch matches across multiple Star Sports channels in various regional languages. For live streaming, JioCinema, in collaboration with Disney’s Hotstar, will provide live coverage of the IPL matches. Also, Jio users who recharge with INR 299 or more will have free access to the streaming service.
IPL 2025 final date
The IPL 2025 final is set to take place on May 25, while the playoffs will commence on May 20. This season’s grand finale will be hosted at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens.
