IPL New Rules: Sleeveless jerseys and floppies are not allowed during post-match presentations. For the first breach, players will receive a warning, and for the second breach, they will be fined. These IPL new rules aim to maintain professionalism during the tournament.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced strict new regulations for the Indian Premier League (IPL). Players are now mandated to travel in the team bus, and family members and friends are restricted from entering the Player and Match Officials Area (PMOA) before and during matches.
As part of the IPL new rules, players must also adhere to strict guidelines regarding their attire and conduct.
These regulations are part of the ongoing efforts to enhance the IPL’s image, and players are expected to comply with all IPL new rules.
The implementation of these IPL new rules will be closely monitored throughout the season.
All 10 IPL franchises were officially informed about the new regulations via email. The rules were finalized after a meeting with all team managers last month, ensuring compliance across the tournament.
New Rules for IPL 2025
Practice during tournament
- Teams will get 2 nets in the practice area and 1 of the side wickets on the main square to do range hitting. For Mumbai venue, if both the teams are practicing at the same time, teams will get 2 wickets each.
- No open nets will be allowed.
- If one of the teams finishes their practice early, other team is not allowed to use the wickets for their practice.
- No practice will be allowed on Match days.
- No fitness test will take place on the Match Day on the main square.
- On practice days (during pre-tournament & tournament), only accredited staff is allowed in the dressing room and on the field of play. Player family members and friends to travel in a different vehicle and can watch team practice from the hospitality area. For extended support staff ( throw down specialist/net bowlers) list need to be submitted for approval to BCCI. Once approved, non- match day accreditations will be issued for the same.
- Players to use the team bus while coming for practice. Teams may travel in two batches.
- For any request related to practice, fitness test on Match days, Venue Manager will be the POC.
IPL New Rules: Match Day
- It is mandatory for PMOA accredited staff bring their accreditation on match day. On the first instance failure of not carrying the accreditation, warning will be issued. On second instance, monetary fine will be issued to the team.
- Despite of providing hitting nets, player keep hitting on the LED boards. We request teams to adhere to it.
- Players and support staff not to sit in front of the LED boards. Sponsorship team will mark places across the FOP where substitutes carrying towels and water bottles can be seated.
- Players to wear orange and purple cap. In case where players do not wear caps, we request players to wear for first two overs till broadcast captures it.
- In the post-match presentation, floppies and sleeveless jersey are not allowed. Failure to do so will result in warning on the first instance. On the second instance, there will be a financial penalty.
- On match days, similar to IPL 2024 season, only 12 accredited support staff will be permitted which includes team doctor.
Jersey
- In case of change in jersey numbers, please inform 24 hours in advance as mentioned in clothing & equipment guidelines.
Special Golden Badge
For the first time in IPL history, a special Golden IPL badge will be worn on the arm of the defending champions, inspired by the English Premier League. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Jersey will don this badge in IPL 2025, following the precedent set in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), where RCB wore the Golden Badge as defending champions.
These decisions are aligned with the broader initiatives outlined by the IPL new rules for the 2025 season.
