How to watch the return of the IPL 2025 as games set to restart

The IPL was suspended amid growing military tensions between India and neighbouring Pakistan.

The tournament will be back this week and fans in the UK can watch it using a Sky Sports subscription or buying a NowTV pass for a day, week or year to watch the rest of the tournament.

Fans in India will be able to watch the IPL on the Hotstar app here.

The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on May 8 in Dharamshala was abandoned during the game due to nearby security reasons but the IPL is due to return.

The Indian Cricket Board said: “BCCI is pleased to announce the resumption of the IPL 2025. After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board has decided to proceed with the remainder of the season.”

The final 13 group stage games will take place starting from Saturday 17 May between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings.

Once the group stage is over the playoffs will begin on 29 May culminating in a final on 1 June for the T20 tournament.

There are still some concerns with Australian players who evacuated the country when the league was paused. Those involved in the ICC World Test Championship final will have a tight turnaround between the revised 3 June IPL final date and the ICC final on 11 June.

A handful of English and Australian players will not return to their squads for the final games but Joss Butler has confirmed his participation.