The IPL schedule is finally set to be revealed today (February 16), bringing an end to the long wait since the auction. Fans and all ten franchises are eagerly awaiting to learn what the 2025 season, marking the first year of the new cycle, will look like. Fans will soon be circling dates on their calendars to attend high-profile games featuring some of the sport’s biggest stars.

Matches like CSK vs MI and CSK vs RCB are expected to draw immediate focus, as these high-stakes clashes feature some of the most celebrated players in Indian cricket.

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Kolkata Knight Riders, who claimed the IPL title in 2024, are expected to kick off the season with a home match, following the traditional IPL opening. KKR will host Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens on March 22, marking the season’s grand start. The season is expected to last two months, with the final tentatively scheduled for May 25, likely to be held at Eden Gardens, one of India’s most iconic stadiums.

Here are the livestreaming details for the IPL schedule announcement – 

When will the IPL schedule be announced?

The IPL schedule will be revealed at 5:30 PM IST. Viewers can watch the announcement live on TV and mobile.

Where to watch the live streaming of the IPL Schedule announcement?

The fixture will be announced live on the JioHotstar app and website, as JioHotstar holds the broadcasting rights for the Indian Premier League. Tune in to the app at 5:30 PM IST for the live stream.

Where to watch the live telecast of the IPL Schedule announcement on TV?

The IPL schedule announcement will be broadcast live on StarSports Network and the Sports18 channel, with both channels airing the event in real time.

What happened at the IPL Auction?

A staggering Rs 467.95 crore was spent on 72 players during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction held at the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Out of the 84 players in 12 sets up for bidding, only 12 players went unsold. Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Venkatesh Iyer made history as the three most expensive Indian players in IPL history.