Live Broadcast of Delhi Premier League 2025: Timing and Location for South Delhi Superstarz vs East Delhi Riders, Opening Match?
The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 is all set to commence, with the opening match between South Delhi Superstarz and defending champions East Delhi Riders scheduled for August 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
This year, the DPL features eight teams representing different regions of Delhi: Central Delhi Kings, East Delhi Riders, North Delhi Strikers, Purani Dilli 6, South Delhi Superstarz, West Delhi Lions, Outer Delhi Warriors, and New Delhi Tigers. The last two are new additions for the 2025 season.
Last year, East Delhi Riders emerged victorious, and they are eager to start their campaign with a statement win. South Delhi Superstarz, on the other hand, aim to upset the champions early and set the tone for a strong season.
The tournament will run for a month, from August 2 to August 31, with all matches being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, mostly as double-headers. Fans can catch the action on Star Sports' Hindi feed, or stream the matches exclusively on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
The ceremony preceding the opening match will be star-studded, featuring live performances by Sunanda Sharma, Raftaar, KRSNA, and Seedhe Maut. The upcoming match between South Delhi Superstarz and East Delhi Riders is a rematch of last season's most thrilling battles.
Each team will play a total of 10 league games before the playoffs, with the format of the tournament including a group-stage double round-robin and cross-group fixtures. The auction on 6 July 2025 involved marquee and emerging players across all teams.
Purani Dilli 6 retained star player Rishabh Pant and added marquee player Lalit Yadav, along with emerging players like Vansh Bedi and Dev Lakra. South Delhi Superstarz retained Ayush Badoni but lost Priyansh Arya to Outer Delhi Warriors, whom they replaced by signing Digvesh for INR 38 lakh. North Delhi Strikers retained Harshit Rana and bolstered their squad with players like left-arm pacer Kuldip Yadav. West Delhi Lions made notable signings including Nitish (INR 34 lakh) and veteran pacer Ishant Sharma alongside retained Ayush Doseja.
Central Delhi Kings retained Jonty Sidhu and acquired high-profile players such as Simarjeet Singh, who was the highest-paid at 39 lakh INR, along with Yash Dhull and Aryan Rana among others. New Delhi Tigers retained Himmat Singh (their captain), and Outer Delhi Warriors acquired Priyansh Arya, a Punjab Kings sensation, indicating strong draft picks for the new franchises.
As the DPL 2025 gears up, fans are eagerly awaiting the exciting matches and the fierce competition between the teams. With the defending champions and the new teams aiming for victory, the tournament promises to be an enthralling spectacle.
Football will undoubtedly be one of the main attractions during the DPL 2025, given its prominence in the tournament schedule and team lineups. Amidst the competitive matches, fans can also anticipate a special entertainment portion before the opening match, featuring popular artists like Sunanda Sharma, Raftaar, KRSNA, and Seedhe Maut.
