UAE Opts Out of Hosting IPL 2025 Due to PSL 10 Commitment

The UAE will not host the remaining IPL 2025 matches after the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) prioritized its agreement with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the Pakistan Super League (PSL 10) playoffs and final in Dubai. This clash leaves the BCCI scrambling to reschedule, with a September window under consideration—though it risks overlapping with the Asia Cup 2025.

The ECB’s decision honors a prior commitment to the PCB, which booked Dubai’s venues months ago for PSL 10’s knockout stages. With the IPL 2025 season split due to India’s elections, the BCCI faces limited options. While shifting matches to India post-elections is possible, a September timeline could strain players and broadcasters, especially if Asia Cup dates remain unchanged.

Meanwhile, the PCB confirmed PSL 10’s climax will proceed in the UAE, calling Dubai a “second home” for Pakistani cricket. As the BCCI weighs solutions, fans brace for a hectic 2025 cricket calendar.