New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces the return of the TATA IPL Fan Parks for the  2025 season, expanding the premier cricket viewing experience to 50 cities across 23 states and one union  territory. 

The 2025 edition of the IPL Fan Parks will span 10 weekends, starting on March 22, 2025, and concluding on May 25, 2025. 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. 

Complete with live match screenings, music, entertainment, food courts, a kids' play zone, and exciting  activations including a virtual batting zone, bowling through nets, face-painting zones, replica dugouts, a  cheer-o-meter, and 360° photo booths, the IPL Fan Parks have aimed to engage fans and bring the thrill  of the IPL to every corner of the country since their inception in 2015. 

The first Fan Parks of the season will kick off in Rohtak (Haryana), Bikaner (Rajasthan), Gangtok (Sikkim),  Kochi (Kerala), and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu). Each weekend multiple Fan Parks will be held simultaneously across different states, ensuring maximum fan engagement. This will be the first time IPL  Fan Parks are held in Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Dimapur (Nagaland), Karaikal (Puducherry), Manbhum,  Purulia (West Bengal), Rohtak and Tinsukia. 

Mr. Arun Singh Dhumal, Chairman, IPL, said: "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. This  initiative strengthens our bond with cricket enthusiasts nationwide, ensuring they experience the  excitement and passion of the sport in a lively and vibrant setting." 

Mr. Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, BCCI, said: "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."