IPL 2025 Approaches Finale with Exciting Playoffs Ahead
As IPL 2025 approaches its thrilling conclusion, the playoffs are set to begin soon. The final match will determine the champion on June 3, with significant prize money at stake. This year's tournament faced a brief suspension due to geopolitical tensions, but it has resumed with excitement. The playoffs feature top teams like RCB and Mumbai Indians, with matches scheduled in Chandigarh and Ahmedabad. Read on to find out more about the prize distribution and the playoff schedule.
May 22, 2025, 20:38 IST
IPL 2025 Nears Conclusion
The IPL 2025 season is reaching its climax, with the tournament set to conclude in just a few days. The champion will be determined on June 3, and the victorious team will receive a substantial cash prize from the BCCI.
Tournament Delays and Final Venue Change
This year's tournament faced a one-week suspension due to tensions between India and Pakistan. Following this pause, the IPL resumed. Originally, the final was scheduled for May 25 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, but it has now been relocated to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Prize Money Distribution
The team that wins the final on June 3 will receive ₹20 crore from the BCCI, which remains unchanged from last year. The runner-up will earn ₹12.5 crore, while the teams finishing third and fourth will each get ₹6.5 crore. Teams placed fifth to tenth will not receive any prize money.
Playoff Teams and Schedule
In the IPL 2025 playoffs, the teams that have secured their spots are RCB, Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Gujarat Titans. One of these four teams will claim the trophy this year. The playoffs will kick off on May 29, with the first qualifier taking place in Chandigarh. The eliminator match will also be held in Chandigarh on May 30, followed by Qualifier 2 on June 1, and the final on June 3 in Ahmedabad.