The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a significant step by announcing the schedules for the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the next three seasons

In an unprecedented move, the BCCI has announced the schedule for the next three IPL seasons. Chankesh Rao Updated : Nov 22, 2024, 06:09 PM IST The highly anticipated 18th season of the Indian Premier League is set to kick off in 2025 with the return of the mega auction for the first time since 2022.

Apart from the 2025 season, the BCCI has also announced the schedules for the next two IPL seasons. The 2026 season will run from March 15 to May 31, while the 2027 season will be held from March 14 to May 30. These dates were officially communicated to all franchises on Friday morning, giving them enough time to prepare.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the dates for the next three Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons. The board has informed the franchises about the schedule of next three IPL seasons via an email.

In an email to franchises on Thursday, accessed by ESPNcricinfo, the IPL termed the tournament dates as windows, but it is likely these might end up being the final dates. The 2025 season will comprise 74 matches,

Next year's Indian Premier League will be held from March 14 to May 25, the BCCI has told the IPL franchises while also setting aside similar widows for the event's 2026 and 2027 editions in an uncharacteristically elaborate plan.

In a first-of-its-kind move, the IPL has announced the dates for the next three seasons. The 2025 season is set to run from March 14 to May 25, followed by the 2026 season from March 15 to May 31, and the 2027 season from March 14 to May 30.