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IPL 2025 Opening Weekend Notches Up Record-Breaking Viewership
Follow UsThere were as many as 25.3 crore viewers for the first three matches, making it the biggest opening in IPL history
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has started off on an excellent note from a viewership point of view as the opening weekend notches up a total of 137 crore views. There were as many as 25.3 crore viewers for the first three matches, making it the biggest opening in IPL history.
The digital viewership on JiHotstar for the first three matches was 40% more than last season, which is largely due to 54% surge in CTV (Connected Television) consumption. These matches also had 137 crore views, peak concurrency of 3.4 crore, and 2,186 crore minutes of watch time.
Furthermore, on television, as per BARC data, the opening weekend of TATA IPL 2025 set new records, drawing over 25.3 crore viewers and clocking an unprecedented 2,770 crore minutes of watch time - a 22% surge from last year. The average TVR for the first three matches was up by 39% compared to the previous season.
“The record-breaking viewership across digital and TV platforms over the opening weekend of TATA IPL 2025 reaffirms the tournament’s unmatched popularity bolstered significantly by the wide reach of our platforms and our commitment to creating deeper fan connections, in turn redefining how India experiences sports," Sanjog Gupta, CEO - Sports, JioStar said.
"With a cumulative watch time of 4,956 crore minutes, this season has begun on an extraordinary note. As the tournament unfolds, we look forward to continuing to deliver an inclusive, intuitive and interactive IPL experience by serving every fan with a suite of customized viewing options, creating unmissable moments, unforgettable stories, and a truly immersive IPL.”
The opening weekend saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on March 22 (Saturday). This was followed by the first doubleheader of the season, which saw Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) thrash Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 44 runs in the first game of the day.
The following match witnessed two of the most successful teams in the IPL - Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) - clash at Chepauk. The hosts completed a relatively easy four-wicket victory.
