​The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The tournament, which was temporarily suspended due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, is set to restart on Saturday, May 17, with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Bengaluru. The season will conclude with the final on June 3 .​ 🏟️ Venues and Schedule A total of 17 matches will be played across six venues: Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad. The playoff schedule is as follows:​ Qualifier 1: May 29 Eliminator: May 30 Qualifier 2: June 1 Final: June 3 The specific venues for the playoff matches will be announced later .​ 🌐 International Player Availability The resumption of the IPL comes amid concerns about the availability of overseas players. Several international players had returned to their home countries during the suspension and may face scheduling conflicts with upcoming international fixtures, such as the World Test Championship final starting on June 11. Franchises are actively coordinating with players and their respective cricket boards to manage participation .​ The Times of India 📅 Upcoming Matches Here are some of the key matches following the resumption:​ May 17: RCB vs KKR in Bengaluru May 18: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings in Jaipur (3:30 PM IST) May 18: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans in Delhi (7:30 PM IST) May 19: Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow (7:30 PM IST)​ ​The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the resumption of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, following a week-long suspension due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The tournament will restart on Saturday, May 17, with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru .​ Onmanorama: Kerala News & Videos 🏟️ Venues The remaining 17 matches, including the playoffs, will be held across six cities:​ Reuters Bengaluru Jaipur Delhi Lucknow Mumbai Ahmedabad​ Notably, Kolkata and Hyderabad, initially slated to host playoff matches, have been excluded from the revised schedule .​ myKhel 📅 Key Dates May 17: League phase resumes May 24: Replay of the abandoned Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Jaipur May 29: Qualifier 1 May 30: Eliminator June 1: Qualifier 2 June 3: Final​ The venues for the playoff matches will be announced at a later date .​ IPL T20 🕒 Match Timings Evening matches: 7:30 PM IST Double-headers: Two Sundays will feature double-headers, with matches at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM IST .​ 🌐 International Player Participation The revised schedule poses challenges for international players, especially those from Australia, South Africa, and England, due to upcoming national commitments:​ World Test Championship Final: Scheduled to begin on June 11 at Lord's, involving players from Australia and South Africa. England's White-Ball Series: Set to start on May 29 against the West Indies, potentially clashing with the IPL playoffs. Several overseas players had departed India during the suspension, and their return remains uncertain. Teams may need to adjust their strategies based on player availability.​ For the complete revised schedule and further updates, please refer to the official IPL website or trusted sports news outlets.