Mumbai, March 20: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the much-anticipated return of IPL Fan Parks for the 2025 season, bringing the thrill of live cricket screenings and entertainment to fans across the country. The initiative will span 50 cities across 23 states and one union territory, ensuring that cricket enthusiasts can experience the excitement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) beyond the stadiums.
“The 2025 edition of the IPL Fan Parks will span 10 weekends, starting on March 22 and concluding on May 25. From Tinsukia (Assam) in the northeast to Kochi (Kerala) in the south, and from Amritsar (Punjab) in the north to Goa in the west, the Fan Parks will cover the length and breadth of India,” BCCI stated in a press release.
What to Expect at IPL Fan Parks 2025
Complete with live match screenings, music, entertainment, food courts, and exciting fan activations, the IPL Fan Parks promise a stadium-like atmosphere in every city they visit. Fans can enjoy:
- Virtual batting zones
- Bowling through nets
- Face-painting booths
- Replica dugouts
- Cheer-o-meter challenges
- 360° photo booths
- Dedicated kids’ play zones
Since their inception in 2015, IPL Fan Parks have been instrumental in bringing cricket fever to millions of fans nationwide.
First Fan Parks of 2025 Season
The season’s first Fan Parks will be held in Rohtak (Haryana), Bikaner (Rajasthan), Gangtok (Sikkim), Kochi (Kerala), and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu). Multiple Fan Parks will be hosted simultaneously each weekend to maximize fan engagement. Notably, for the first time, Fan Parks will debut in Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Dimapur (Nagaland), Karaikal (Puducherry), Manbhum and Purulia (West Bengal), Rohtak (Haryana), and Tinsukia (Assam).
BCCI’s Vision for Fan Engagement
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating, “The IPL Fan Parks are a crucial part of our vision to bring the tournament closer to fans across India. By hosting these events in multiple cities and towns, we aim to recreate the electrifying stadium atmosphere and allow fans to celebrate the IPL together.”
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia echoed this sentiment, adding, “The IPL Fan Parks highlight our commitment to engaging fans beyond the stadiums. Since its launch in 2015, this initiative has brought the thrill of the IPL to millions of fans, creating unforgettable experiences. With the 2025 schedule covering 50 cities, we are excited to take the IPL experience to even more fans, ensuring that the spirit of cricket and the magic of IPL reaches every corner of the country.”
