IPL game times
The IPL's 7:30pm IST start is 2pm in London, 9am in New York and midnight in Sydney — which is why half the league's audience watches at their desk or over breakfast. Every regular slot, converted below.
Matches are played in India — evening games at 7:30pm IST dominate the schedule.
Typical IPL start times, by region
Pick your region for the full local guide:
The regular slots (in UK time)
DST-adjusted for the coming week. Swap region using the links above.
| Slot | Scheduled | 🇬🇧 UK time (GMT/BST) |
|---|---|---|
Evening matches (most days) | 19:30 Kolkata | 15:00 |
Afternoon matches (double-headers) Usually weekends | 15:30 Kolkata | 11:00 |
Marquee IPL dates
Evening matches 7:30pm IST — 2pm UK, 9am US East, 12am Sydney
IPL — quick answers
How long does an IPL match last?
A Twenty20 match runs about 3.5 hours including the innings break — a 7:30pm IST start finishes around 11pm IST.
How many teams and matches are in the IPL?
Ten franchises play 74 matches across roughly seven weeks, from late March to the final at the end of May.
When is the next IPL season?
The IPL runs annually from late March to late May. Exact fixtures are usually announced a few weeks before the opening match.