Narendra Modi Stadium Likely to Host IPL 2025 Final

With the IPL 2025 playoffs fast approaching, there's still no official word from the BCCI on where the crucial knockout matches will be played. While the revised schedule for the league stage has been rolled out, the venues for the all-important Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Final are still being kept under wraps — largely due to weather concerns.

As per a report from Cricbuzz, Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium is currently the frontrunner to host both Qualifier 2 on June 1 and the final on June 3. Early June in Ahmedabad tends to be relatively dry, and the weather forecast so far looks promising, which is why the BCCI is leaning toward locking it in. Mumbai is also being considered, likely for the first two playoff matches — Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator. But here, the BCCI is playing it safe. The city’s weather has been unpredictable lately, and with the monsoon creeping closer, there’s understandable hesitation in committing to Wankhede just yet. 

The delay in confirming the venues is frustrating for fans, but there’s some method to the BCCI’s caution. The monsoon's timing can be tricky, and with the tournament already disrupted once due to geopolitical tensions, the board doesn’t want to take any more chances — especially not with games of this magnitude. 

Another factor behind the delayed announcement is the sheer challenge of moving massive amounts of broadcast equipment across cities. Setting up an IPL match isn’t just about the players and the crowd; it’s about hundreds of technical staff, cameras, wires, lighting rigs, and satellite links. Shifting all of that, especially at short notice, is no easy job. 

That’s also why venues like Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mohali or Dharamsala didn’t make the cut for the resumed season. For instance, CSK and SRH only had one home game left each, so instead of going through the logistical headache of setting up in their original cities, they’ve been moved to Delhi. It’s just easier and quicker that way. Punjab Kings, meanwhile, have made Jaipur their new temporary home. That shift has turned out to be a win-win, as Rajasthan Royals also got to play their last league game at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Jaipur now hosts three matches, two of them belonging to PBKS — and again, it was a move driven more by practicality than anything else. 

However, Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is in a unique spot. It’s centrally located and well-connected, which makes transporting heavy broadcast gear far easier compared to other venues. In fact, the equipment has remained at the stadium since the last match was played there on May 6. That’s why there’s a very real possibility that Wankhede might end up hosting some of the playoffs — possibly even the first two — if the weather holds up.  

With the knockout matches just around the corner, the BCCI is expected to make an official call soon. Until then, teams and fans alike are keeping an eye on the skies — and on the BCCI's next announcement. 

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