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The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence on March 22, 2025, with a grand opening ceremony at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This event will feature electrifying performances by Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor, alongside renowned singer Arijit Singh, promising a spectacular fusion of sports and entertainment.

Following the opening ceremony, the inaugural match will see the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

The 18th edition of the IPL will run from March 22 to May 25, 2025, featuring ten teams competing in 74 matches across 13 venues in India. The tournament will conclude with the final at Eden Gardens, marking the third time Kolkata has hosted the IPL final, having previously done so in 2013 and 2015.

Tickets for the opening ceremony and subsequent matches are expected to be available through official IPL ticketing partners and platforms. Fans are advised to check the official IPL website and authorized ticketing outlets for updates on ticket sales and availability.

As the excitement builds for IPL 2025, fans can look forward to a season filled with thrilling cricketing action and star-studded entertainment.

Kolkata's Eden Gardens to host IPL 2025