IPL 2025 to kick off on March 14 as future seasons' dates announced
The IPL 2025 will begin on March 14 and conclude with the final on May 25. The IPL governing council has confirmed the dates for the next three seasons, with 2026 scheduled from March 15 to May 31 and 2027 from March 14 to May 30. The 2025 season will feature 74 matches, consistent with the last three seasons but ten fewer than the 84 matches planned in 2022. Most overseas players have received approval from their cricket boards to participate in the IPL for the next three years. A mega auction will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, featuring 574 players, including 366 Indians and 208 overseas players. The auction will offer 204 slots, with 70 reserved for overseas players.