Full schedule of all matches to be played at Eden Gardens Kolkata in IPL 2025
Eden Gardens is located in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal and is also the home ground of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
It is the oldest and second-largest cricket stadium in India, with a seating capacity of around 66,000. It is also called the Mecca of Indian cricket as many historic cricket matches have been played here. The ground is always packed with fans during the IPL, and the energy of the KKR fans makes it even more special.
Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) home matches at Eden Gardens are quite exciting. KKR, which has won the IPL title three times, has won many memorable matches here. In IPL 2025 too, many exciting matches will be played here including Qualifier 2 and the final, which fans are eagerly waiting to watch.
History of Eden Gardens Stadium
The Eden Gardens Stadium was established in 1864 and is the oldest international cricket stadium in India. It comes under the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and has a special place in Indian cricket history.
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The final of the 1987 Cricket World Cup was played on this ground. Apart from this, the historic partnership of VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid in the historic Test match between India and Australia in 2001 was also here, which gave a new identity to Indian cricket.
Eden Gardens also has its own importance in the history of IPL. In 2012 and 2014, Kolkata Knight Riders created history by winning the IPL trophy on this ground. This ground is also known for its pitch, which is generally considered favorable for batsmen and fast bowlers.
Kolkata Knight Riders record at Eden Gardens Stadium
Eden Gardens Stadium is like a fortress for Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR has played a total of 88 matches on this ground so far, in which they have won 52 matches and lost 36 matches.
KKR’s highest score on this ground is 261 runs, while the lowest score has been 108 runs. Punjab Kings holds the record for the highest run chase on this ground. They chased a target of 262 runs against the home team, which is also the highest run chase in T20 cricket. This Kolkata ground is at the first place for KKR in terms of most wins on home ground in IPL.
In IPL 2025 too, the matches played at Eden Gardens will be full of excitement. The crowd and atmosphere here is a memorable experience for any cricket lover.
Matches to be played in Kolkata in IPL 2025
A total of 9 matches will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in IPL 2025. Qualifier 2 and the final match of this season will be played on this ground and KKR will also play all its seven home matches here.
The first match on this ground will be played between KKR and Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22, which will be the opening match of the season. Apart from this, the final match will be played on this ground on May 25. That is, both the beginning and the end of the season will be on this ground.
These matches of IPL 2025 are going to be very exciting at Eden Gardens. KKR fans will hope that their team defends its title by performing strongly on its home ground.
Full schedule of all matches to be played at Eden Gardens Kolkata in IPL 2025
- Match 1: 22 March, 2025 (Saturday), 7:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Match 15: 3 April, 2025 (Thursday), 7:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Match 19: 6 April, 2025 (Sunday), 3:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
- Match 39: 21 April, 2025 (Monday), 7:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans
- Match 44: 26 April, 2025 (Saturday), 7:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings
- Match 53: 4 May, 2025 (Sunday), 3:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals
- Match 57: 7 May, 2025 (Wednesday), 7:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings
- Qualifier 2: 23 May, 2025 (Friday), 7:30 PM IST – TBD vs TBD
- Final: 25 May, 2025 (Sunday), 7:30 PM IST – TBD vs TBD
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