Along with IPL 2025, the dates for the 2026 and 2027 seasons have also been announced. The 2026 edition will run from March 15 to May 31, while the 2027 edition will run from March 14 to May 30. The report states that like the last three seasons, a total of 74 matches will be played in the upcoming season.

​Foreign players, ICC and... due to these 3 reasons, IPL schedule for next 3 years was announced together

The dates of IPL 2025, 2026 and 2027 have been announced. Yes, don't be surprised! This is the first time in the history of the tournament that the schedule of three seasons has come out simultaneously. After the mega auction, IPL 2025 will start from March 14, the final of which will be played on May 25, IPL 2026 will start on March 15 and IPL 2027 will start on March 14. Although it has not been officially announced yet, the email sent by the IPL Governing Council to the franchise owners has been leaked to the media. Let us understand the three major reasons behind this big decision.

Availability of foreign players

Foreign players from most full member countries have received permission from their boards to play in the IPL for the next three seasons. This does not include Pakistan, whose players have not played in the tournament since the inaugural season in 2008. The schedule being fixed for the next three seasons already means that foreign players will know when to come to play IPL for their franchises.

ICC's job is easy

The release of the schedule for the next three seasons of IPL means that the work of ICC is easy. IPL is the richest league in the world. Every player in the world wants to be a part of this cash-rich tournament, so the International Cricket Council can decide its schedule according to this tournament so that a maximum number of players can be a part of the Indian Premier League.

Both franchises and players benefit

The announcement of the three-season schedule reflects the growing prominence of the IPL and its established window in the international cricket calendar. This will serve as a better planning tool for both franchises and players. Franchisees will know when they can hold camps with their players and prepare for the future.

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