RCB IPL 2025 Schedule: Royal Challengers Bengaluru enters IPL 2025 with renewed hope and a fresh leadership structure as they continue their quest for an elusive maiden title. In a significant shift from tradition, RCB has appointed the talented Rajat Patidar as their new captain, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the franchise. This bold move comes alongside other notable changes in the management, with Andy Flower taking over as head coach and former wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik joining as batting coach. The revamped leadership structure signals RCB’s intent to break their title drought with a fresh approach while still maintaining their aggressive brand of cricket that fans have come to love.

The Bengaluru-based franchise kicks off its IPL 2025 campaign with an away fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 22 at the iconic Eden Gardens. Their schedule features a strategic balance of 7 home and 7 away matches, with the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium hosting key encounters against Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and a potential season-defining clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in their final league game on May 17. The team’s first home match comes against Gujarat Titans on April 2, giving fans their first opportunity to witness Patidar lead the side at their fortress in Bengaluru.

RCB’s squad composition for IPL 2025 reflects a thoughtful approach to addressing previous weaknesses while building on existing strengths. The retention of Virat Kohli provides the batting lineup with much-needed experience and star power, while the bowling department has been significantly bolstered with the additions of veterans Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The team has also invested in promising talents like Swastik Chikara and Jacob Bethell, creating a balanced mix of experience and youth. With a strengthened bowling attack and a batting lineup capable of dominating any opposition, RCB appears well-equipped to make a serious push for the playoffs and potentially end their long wait for an IPL trophy.

RCB IPL 2025 Schedule in Full

Here’s the specific Royal Challengers Bengaluru match schedule for IPL 2025:

Match No	Date	Home	Away	Venue	Time (IST)
1	22-Mar-25	Kolkata Knight Riders	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Eden Gardens, Kolkata	19:30
8	28-Mar-25	Chennai Super Kings	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai	19:30
14	02-Apr-25	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Gujarat Titans	M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	19:30
21	07-Apr-25	Mumbai Indians	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai	19:30
24	10-Apr-25	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Delhi Capitals	M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	19:30
28	13-Apr-25	Rajasthan Royals	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur	15:30
34	18-Apr-25	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Punjab Kings	M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	19:30
37	20-Apr-25	Punjab Kings	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur	15:30
42	24-Apr-25	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Rajasthan Royals	M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	19:30
46	27-Apr-25	Delhi Capitals	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi	19:30
52	03-May-25	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Chennai Super Kings	M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	19:30
59	09-May-25	Lucknow Super Giants	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Ekana, Cricket Stadium, Lucknow	19:30
64	13-May-25	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Sunrisers Hyderabad	M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	19:30
68	17-May-25	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Kolkata Knight Riders	M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	19:30