After a memorable campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, culminating in the title win, the defending Champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to make history with a first-of-its-kind Trophy Tour.

The highly anticipated opening match of IPL 2025 will take place between KKR and RCB next month. Read to know more!

The extensive tour will see the prestigious trophy journey across nine cities, starting from Guwahati and finally making a return to Kolkata by March 12. The tour will cover multiple regions including Bhubaneswar, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Gangtok, Siliguri, Patna, and Durgapur.

The Kolkata Knight Riders have launched a first-of-its-kind Trophy Tour, bringing the IPL trophy to fans nationwide.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of IPL 2025. ESPNcricinfo has learned the season opener will be played at Eden Gardens on March 22 and the IPL final will be played on May 25.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 opening match at their home ground Eden Gardens on March 22.

The excitement for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is building up as the tournament is set to kick off on March 22, with the final scheduled for May 25. With less than two months to go, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 schedule,

The schedule of IPL 2025 has been announced by the official broadcaster today, after a long wait from the auction. The opening match of the tournament will take place on March 22 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

IPL 2025 will start with a match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens. Guwahati and Dharamsala are among the venues hosting games this season.