Karun Nair of Delhi Capitals plays a shot during the 2025 IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders at Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 29, 2025, in Delhi, India

The 2025 Maharaja T20 Trophy starts from August 11. Here's where you can watch the tournament, including TV channel and live stream details.

When and where will the Maharaja Trophy 2025 be played?

A total of 30 league matches will be played from August 11 to 25. The top two teams will face off in Qualifier 1 on August 26, with the winner advancing directly to the final. The losing team gets another chance in Qualifier 2 on August 27, where they will meet the winner of the Eliminator (contested between the third and fourth-placed teams on August 26). The tournament culminates with the final on August 28.

There has been uncertainty regarding the tournament venue. Last month, organisers Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) announced plans to host the event at M Chinnaswamy Stadium behind closed doors. This came in the aftermath of the deaths and injuries from a stampede-like situation outside the venue during celebrations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title win.

However, the KSCA did not cite an official reason. In the latest development, the entire tournament has been relocated to the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysuru. According to ESPNcricinfo, the KSCA failed to obtain clearance from the Bengaluru police to stage the tournament at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.

Mysuru Warriors enter as the defending champions, having beaten Bengaluru Blasters in the 2024 final by 45 runs. The other four teams are Mangalore United, Gulbarga Mystics, Hubli Tigers and Shivamogga Lions.

Maharaja Trophy 2025: Where to watch live on TV channels and live streaming platforms

Star Sports will televise all matches of the 2025 Maharaja T20 Trophy, with broadcasts across Star Sports 1 English and Star Sports 1 Kannada. The tournament will also be available to watch on the FanCode app and website (fancode.com).

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