Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have booked their spot in the final of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), following a dominant performance over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 at the newly-built PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.
This marks the fourth time RCB have reached the IPL final, having previously made it in 2009, 2011, and 2016. Despite those impressive runs, they are yet to lift the coveted trophy, finishing runners-up on all three occasions. Between 2009 and 2025, Bengaluru have reached the playoffs 10 times, underlining their consistent presence in the league’s latter stages.
The IPL 2025 final is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB, having secured their place early through Qualifier 1, will enjoy a few extra days of rest and preparation ahead of the championship clash.
Their opponent in the final will be decided in Qualifier 2, set to be played on June 1. Punjab Kings will have another chance to reach the final as they face the winner of the Eliminator between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT).
Looking at the playoff trends, RCB fans will be buoyed by a compelling statistic—since the current playoff format was introduced in 2011, the winner of Qualifier 1 has gone on to lift the IPL title in 11 of the last 14 seasons. Notably, this trend has continued uninterrupted for the past seven years, from 2018 through 2024.
IPL 2025 Final: Key Details
- Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1 HD/SD) – English commentary
- Live Streaming: Free on JioHotstar app and website
As anticipation builds for the grand finale, all eyes will be on whether RCB can finally end their title drought and capitalize on the strong momentum they’ve built this season.
