IPL 2025: Your Complete Guide to Ticket Booking
As the excitement builds for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, cricket fans are gearing up for thrilling matches and fierce rivalries. With the tournament set to kick off on March 22, 2025, the anticipation is palpable, especially as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens. This season, ten teams will battle for glory, and securing your tickets has never been easier—or more crucial.
Ticketing Partners by Team
One key change this season is the collaboration between teams and specific ticketing partners. Here’s how it breaks down:
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Paytm Insider / Zomato District
- Mumbai Indians (MI): BookMyShow
- Gujarat Titans (GT): Paytm Insider / Zomato District
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): BookMyShow
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): BookMyShow
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): Paytm Insider / Zomato District
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Paytm Insider / Zomato District
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): BookMyShow
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): TicketGenie
- Delhi Capitals (DC): Paytm Insider / Zomato District
How to Book IPL 2025 Tickets
Booking tickets is straightforward. Follow these steps:
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Open the App or Website: Depending on your team’s ticketing partner (e.g., BookMyShow, Paytm Insider).
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Select the Match: Browse through the match schedule and choose the game you want to attend.
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Choose Your Seat: Seats are categorized by price, so select your preferred option.
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Payment Process: Complete your purchase through various methods like UPI, debit or credit cards, net banking, or e-wallets.
- Complete Booking: After payment, you will receive a confirmation email or SMS with your booking details.
Ticket Prices
Prices for tickets vary significantly based on the team and venue. As of now:
- Mumbai Indians (MI): Starting at INR 999
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Starting at INR 900
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): Starting at INR 1500 (for matches in Guwahati)
- Gujarat Titans (GT): Tickets from INR 499
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Base price of INR 750
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): Starting at INR 1000
Do note that while ticket prices are generally fixed during the league stage, they may surge during the playoff stages due to heightened demand.
Venues for IPL 2025
This season’s matches will take place across various iconic venues:
- Chennai Super Kings: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Mumbai Indians: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Gujarat Titans: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Lucknow Super Giants: Ekana International Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Rajasthan Royals: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur / Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
- Punjab Kings: HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala / Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, Mohali
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
- Delhi Capitals: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi / ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Anticipated Matches to Watch
The tournament kicks off with a high-stakes match between KKR and RCB, promising fireworks right from the start. Other matches to look out for include:
- March 23: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Rajasthan Royals, CSK vs. MI
- Playoffs: Scheduled from May 20-25, 2025, culminating in the grand finale at Eden Gardens.
Conclusion
As IPL 2025 approaches, securing your tickets early will ensure you don’t miss out on the electrifying action. With diverse matches and the emergence of strong teams, this season promises to deliver unforgettable moments. Be sure to check the respective ticketing partners of your chosen teams for updates and get ready for a season filled with passion and competition!
Whether you’re a loyal fan or a newbie to the IPL, the thrill of live cricket is unmatched. Let’s get ready to cheer for our favorite teams!