In a much-anticipated IPL 2025 schedule reveal, the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of the season on 22nd March at the Eden Gardens. Post their opening game, KKR are slated to play 3 away games before they return home to clash against RR on 3rd April.
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Apart from KKR’s seven home games, the Qualifier 2 and the grand finale will also be played at the Eden Gardens as KKR will have an opportunity to defend their title at home.
Here’s the full schedule of KKR for IPL 2025 season:
SR NO | DATE | MATCH | TIME | VENUE |
1 | 22nd March | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7.30 PM | Kolkata |
2 | 26th March | Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7.30 PM | Guwahati |
3 | 31st March | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7.30 PM | Mumbai |
4 | 3rd April | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7.30 PM | Kolkata |
5 | 6th April | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | 3.30 PM | Kolkata |
6 | 11th April | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7.30 PM | Chennai |
7 | 15th April | Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7.30 PM | New Chandigarh |
8 | 21st April | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | 7.30 PM | Kolkata |
9 | 26th April | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | 7.30 PM | Kolkata |
10 | 29th April | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7.30 PM | Delhi |
11 | 4th May | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | 3.30 PM | Kolkata |
12 | 7th May | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings | 7.30 PM | Kolkata |
13 | 10th May | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7.30 PM | Hyderabad |
14 | 17th May | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7.30 PM | Bengaluru |