BCCI releases IPL schedule for next three seasons

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a significant departure from tradition by announcing the schedules for the next three Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons well in advance. This move is aimed at providing stability and allowing franchises to plan better for the upcoming seasons.

IPL Tentative Dates for the upcoming seasons

• IPL 2025: The season will commence on March 14, 2025, and conclude on May 25, 2025. The tournament will feature 74 matches.
• IPL 2026: Scheduled to start on March 15, 2026, and end on May 31, 2026. This season will have 84 matches.
• IPL 2027: The season will begin on March 14, 2027, and finish on May 30, 2027. It will include 94 matches.

This early announcement reflects the IPL’s growing prominence and its established window in the international cricket calendar. By providing the schedules well in advance, the BCCI aims to help franchises with better planning for player auctions, team strategies, and overall preparations.

The BCCI has also confirmed the availability of several key international players for the next three seasons. Notably, England fast bowler Jofra Archer has committed to playing all matches in the upcoming seasons and has set his base price at INR 2 crore. Other players from Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, and Zimbabwe have also pledged full participation.

The mega auction for 2025 is scheduled to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, 2024. This auction will be a crucial event for franchises to build their teams for the upcoming season.

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