IPL 2025 Set to Resume May 17: RCB vs KKR in Bengaluru, Final on June 3 Across Six Venues

Following discussions with the government, security personnel, and all concerned parties, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stated that the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will resume on May 17. The remainder of the tournament will be played at six chosen venues.

The league will resume at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play Kolkata Knight Riders on May 17. The IPL was suspended for a week because of increased military tensions following missile and drone attacks that Pakistan launched, which were effectively repelled by Indian defence systems.

Interestingly, Dharamsala and Mohali have been left out of the new schedule. Punjab Kings' home match against Mumbai Indians, which was earlier relocated to Ahmedabad, has now been re-designated to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur and will be played on May 26.

The final of the tournament is now scheduled for June 3, and the playoffs will start on May 29. The BCCI will announce the venues for these playoff matches in due course.

Today, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is announcing the resumption of the TATA IPL 2025. After conducting intense discussions with the government and security forces, along with all of the major stakeholders, the Board has resolved to move ahead with the rest of the season," said the BCCI in its formal press statement released on Monday.

The release states that the revised schedule contains a total of 17 games, to be held from May 17 to June 3. Two of the encounters will be double-headers, both scheduled for Sundays.

Playoff will be kicked off by Qualifier 1 on May 29, to be followed by the Eliminator on May 30. Qualifier 2 is scheduled for June 1, counting down to the final on June 3.

Venue details of the playoff matches are likely to be announced soon.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia spoke in appreciation in the statement: "The BCCI takes this moment to once again salute the bravery and resilience of India's armed forces, whose efforts have made possible the safe return of cricket. The Board reaffirms its commitment to the national interest while ensuring the successful completion of the league."