The IPL 2025 final between RCB and PBKS at Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed BCCI honoring the Indian Armed Forces. Jay Shah and family attended the title clash preceded by a patriotic musical tribute led by Shankar Mahadevan. The IPL 2025 season had earlier been paused for a week due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Following a ceasefire agreement between the two nations, the tournament resumed with a revised schedule, pushing the final from its original May 26 date to June 3.