The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the premier professional Twenty20 cricket league in the world, held annually in India from March through May. Founded in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the IPL has revolutionized cricket by combining world-class sport with Bollywood-style entertainment, creating a fast-paced, high-energy spectacle that attracts hundreds of millions of viewers. The league features ten franchise teams representing major Indian cities, each fielding a mix of international and domestic players. The IPL's player auction is one of the most anticipated events in world cricket, where franchises bid millions of dollars for top players from around the globe. The league has become the richest cricket competition in the world, with a brand value exceeding $10 billion. Matches are played in electrifying stadium atmospheres, with fans waving team flags, dancing to music between overs, and cheering for spectacular sixes and wickets. Each match is a complete entertainment package lasting just three to four hours. Beyond the sport, the IPL has transformed Indian cricket's economy, created pathways for young domestic players to showcase their talent alongside international stars, and popularized the T20 format worldwide. The league has produced iconic moments — from MS Dhoni's last-ball finishes to Virat Kohli's batting masterclasses and AB de Villiers's gravity-defying shots. The IPL final, typically held in late May before a capacity crowd, is one of the most-watched sporting events in Asia, cementing the league's status as a global sporting phenomenon.
IPL 2027 falls on Monday, 22 March 2027. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the premier professional Twenty20 cricket league in the world, held annually in India from March through May.
There are 129 days (18 weeks, or about 4 months 9 days) until IPL. That is approximately 3,084 hours or 185,079 minutes from now. Use our date calculator to find the exact duration between any two dates.
There are 18 weeks until IPL on Monday, 22 March 2027. That falls in week 12 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.