The second edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) is all set to begin on August 2, 2025, with last year’s finalists, South Delhi Supermart and East Delhi Riders squaring off in the season opener at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium. The much-anticipated men’s tournament will run till August 31, with a reserve day for the final scheduled on September 1.
Bigger DPL this time around
With two new teams added this season, DPL season two will be bigger and better. This season, there will be 40 league-stage men’s matches, an increase from the 30 matches played last season. The league matches will be played among eight teams divided into two groups. Each team will play 10 matches, facing group members home and away and once against teams from the other group. The top four teams will progress to the playoffs, which follow the familiar IPL-style format: Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Final.
Several IPL names are set to feature this time, including Rishabh Pant (Purani Dilli 6), Harshit Rana (North Delhi Strikers), and Nitish Rana (West Delhi Lions), giving the league a solid national flavour. Pant, in particular, is expected to be the face of the tournament. The India tour of England ends on August 4, after which there’s enough of a gap for Pant to participate.
As per the official schedule, the DPL will feature double-headers almost every day, giving fans plenty of action. All matches will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The women’s final is on August 24.
DPL 2025 full schedule
| Date | Match No. | Day | Time | Men’s/Women’s | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02-Aug-25 | 1 | Saturday | 8:00 PM | Men’s | South Delhi Superstarz | East Delhi Riders |
| 03-Aug-25 | 2 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | North Delhi Strikers | Central Delhi Kings |
| 03-Aug-25 | 3 | Sunday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | Outer Delhi Warriors | New Delhi Tigers |
| 04-Aug-25 | 4 | Monday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | East Delhi Riders | West Delhi Lions |
| 04-Aug-25 | 5 | Monday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | Central Delhi Kings | New Delhi Tigers |
| 05-Aug-25 | 6 | Tuesday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | Outer Delhi Warriors | Purani Dilli 6 |
| 05-Aug-25 | 7 | Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | West Delhi Lions | South Delhi Superstarz |
| 06-Aug-25 | 8 | Wednesday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | New Delhi Tigers | Purani Dilli 6 |
| 06-Aug-25 | 9 | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | North Delhi Strikers | Outer Delhi Warriors |
| 07-Aug-25 | 10 | Thursday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | Purani Dilli 6 | West Delhi Lions |
| 07-Aug-25 | 11 | Thursday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | Central Delhi Kings | South Delhi Superstarz |
| 08-Aug-25 | 12 | Friday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | East Delhi Riders | Outer Delhi Warriors |
| 08-Aug-25 | 13 | Friday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | New Delhi Tigers | Purani Dilli 6 |
| 09-Aug-25 | 14 | Saturday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | Central Delhi Kings | Outer Delhi Warriors |
| 09-Aug-25 | 15 | Saturday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | East Delhi Riders | South Delhi Superstarz |
| 10-Aug-25 | 16 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | Purani Dilli 6 | North Delhi Strikers |
| 10-Aug-25 | 17 | Sunday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | West Delhi Lions | East Delhi Riders |
| 11-Aug-25 | 18 | Monday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | South Delhi Superstarz | New Delhi Tigers |
| 11-Aug-25 | 19 | Monday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | North Delhi Strikers | West Delhi Lions |
| 12-Aug-25 | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK |
| 13-Aug-25 | 20 | Wednesday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | Outer Delhi Warriors | Central Delhi Kings |
| 13-Aug-25 | 21 | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | Purani Dilli 6 | East Delhi Riders |
| 14-Aug-25 | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK |
| 15-Aug-25 | 22 | Friday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | Outer Delhi Warriors | South Delhi Superstarz |
| 16-Aug-25 | 23 | Saturday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | West Delhi Lions | New Delhi Tigers |
| 16-Aug-25 | 24 | Saturday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | Central Delhi Kings | North Delhi Strikers |
| 17-Aug-25 | 1 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | Women’s | South Delhi Superstarz W | North Delhi Strikers W |
| 17-Aug-25 | 25 | Sunday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | South Delhi Superstarz | Purani Dilli 6 |
| 18-Aug-25 | 2 | Monday | 2:00 PM | Women’s | East Delhi Riders W | Central Delhi Kings W |
| 18-Aug-25 | 26 | Monday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | New Delhi Tigers | North Delhi Strikers |
| 19-Aug-25 | 3 | Tuesday | 2:00 PM | Women’s | South Delhi Superstarz W | East Delhi Riders W |
| 19-Aug-25 | 27 | Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | East Delhi Riders | Purani Dilli 6 |
| 20-Aug-25 | 4 | Wednesday | 2:00 PM | Women’s | North Delhi Strikers W | Central Delhi Kings W |
| 20-Aug-25 | 28 | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | Outer Delhi Warriors | North Delhi Strikers |
| 21-Aug-25 | 5 | Thursday | 2:00 PM | Women’s | Central Delhi Kings W | South Delhi Superstarz W |
| 21-Aug-25 | 29 | Thursday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | Central Delhi Kings | West Delhi Lions |
| 22-Aug-25 | 6 | Friday | 2:00 PM | Women’s | North Delhi Strikers W | East Delhi Riders W |
| 22-Aug-25 | 30 | Friday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | New Delhi Tigers | Outer Delhi Warriors |
| 23-Aug-25 | 31 | Saturday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | North Delhi Strikers | East Delhi Riders |
| 23-Aug-25 | 32 | Saturday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | West Delhi Lions | Purani Dilli 6 |
| 24-Aug-25 | 33 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | New Delhi Tigers | Central Delhi Kings |
| 24-Aug-25 | 7 | Sunday | 7:00 PM | Women’s (FINALS) | Q1 | Q2 |
| 25-Aug-25 | 34 | Monday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | South Delhi Superstarz | West Delhi Lions |
| 25-Aug-25 | 35 | Monday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | Purani Dilli 6 | Central Delhi Kings |
| 26-Aug-25 | 36 | Tuesday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | South Delhi Superstarz | North Delhi Strikers |
| 26-Aug-25 | 37 | Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | West Delhi Lions | Outer Delhi Warriors |
| 27-Aug-25 | 38 | Wednesday | 2:00 PM | Men’s | Purani Dilli 6 | South Delhi Superstarz |
| 27-Aug-25 | 39 | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | East Delhi Riders | Central Delhi Kings |
| 28-Aug-25 | 40 | Thursday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | North Delhi Strikers | New Delhi Tigers |
| 29-Aug-25 | 41 | Friday | 2:00 PM | Men’s (Q1) | R1 | R2 |
| 29-Aug-25 | 42 | Friday | 7:00 PM | Men’s (Eliminator) | R3 | R4 |
| 30-Aug-25 | 43 | Saturday | 7:00 PM | Men’s (Q2) | Loser of Q1 | Winner of Eliminator |
| 31-Aug-25 | 44 | Sunday | 7:00 PM | Men’s | Winner of Q1 | Winner of Q2 |
| 01-Sep-25 | Monday | 7:00 PM | Reserve Day | Final (if needed) |
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