The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will start on March 22, 2025, and the final will be played on May 25, 2025. A total of 74 matches will be played across 13 cities, making this season very exciting for cricket fans.
Live Streaming & Broadcasting – JioHotstar to Show IPL 2025
A major change in IPL 2025 broadcasting is the merger of Jio and Hotstar, leading to the launch of JioHotstar. This app will be the official platform for watching IPL 2025 online.
Right now, JioHotstar is giving free live cricket streaming if you recharge with the ₹195 Jio plan, which is valid for 3 months and also includes free movies. But, there is a chance that JioHotstar may start charging a subscription fee for IPL matches. If this happens, IPL 2025 might be the first season where fans need to pay separately for live streaming.
For those watching on TV, Star Sports will remain the official TV channel for IPL 2025.
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony & First Match
The IPL 2025 opening ceremony will take place on March 22, 2025 (Saturday) at 7:30 PM IST in Kolkata, before the first match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens.
This ceremony will have big performances, Bollywood stars, and fireworks, making it a grand start to the tournament.
IPL 2025 Playoffs & Final – Venues & Schedule
The IPL 2025 knockout matches will be played in Hyderabad and Kolkata:
- Qualifier 1: May 20, 2025 (Hyderabad)
- Eliminator: May 21, 2025 (Hyderabad)
- Qualifier 2: May 23, 2025 (Kolkata)
- Final: May 25, 2025 (Kolkata)
Since the final match will be played at Eden Gardens, the stadium will be full of energy with thousands of fans.
IPL 2025 is going to be a thrilling season with big changes in live streaming, a grand opening ceremony, and exciting playoffs. Fans should keep an eye on updates about JioHotstar’s paid plans and how they can watch the matches.
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