IPL 2025 Prohibited from Tobacco and Alcohol Advertising Following Health Ministry Directive
The Indian Health Ministry has called on the IPL and players to uphold public health by banning direct and surrogate promotions of tobacco and alcohol products.
- The Indian Health Ministry has issued a directive to the IPL and BCCI to ban all forms of tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate ads, during the 2025 season starting March 22.
- The directive also prohibits the sale of tobacco and alcohol products at stadiums and affiliated events, urging players and commentators to avoid endorsements linked to these industries.
- Health officials emphasized the role of cricketers as role models and IPL's responsibility as India's largest sports platform to promote healthy lifestyles and support government health initiatives.
- India faces a significant public health burden from non-communicable diseases, with tobacco and alcohol consumption being major contributors to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and other conditions.
- The IPL 2025 season will feature 74 matches across 13 venues, with the opening ceremony and final scheduled in Kolkata, while playoffs will also take place in Hyderabad and Kolkata.
Hindustan Times 
Free Press Journal 
