The grand cricket carnival, IPL, is now just five days away. Every season kicks off with a grand opening ceremony, and this year as well, BCCI is set to spend big to entertain fans. Several top performers are ready to set the stage on fire at the IPL 2025 opening ceremony. Let’s take a look at the star-studded list of performers, along with the date, time, and how you can watch the event live.
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Date and Time
The IPL opening ceremony is traditionally held on the day of the first match. This year, the season kicks off on March 22 at Eden Gardens, where defending champions KKR will take on RCB. The match will begin at 7:30 PM, but fans will want to be inside the stadium much earlier, as the grand opening ceremony is set to start at 6:00 PM.
IPL Opening Ceremony 2025 Performers List
According to Hindustan Times, Kolkata Knight Riders’ co-owner Shah Rukh Khan is set to perform in front of the home crowd at Eden Gardens. His close friend Salman Khan will also be part of the event. As per reports, Salman will make an appearance to promote his upcoming movie Sikandar.
Shraddha Kapoor will set the stage on fire with performances on songs from Stree 2. Bollywood stars like Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, and Disha Patani are also on the performers list for IPL 2025’s opening ceremony.
Adding a musical touch, Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, and Karan Aujla will entertain the audience. The event might also see an international flavor, as the American pop-rock band OneRepublic has reportedly been approached to perform. The band recently collaborated with Karan Aujla on the song Tell Me.
Where To Watch IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony
Fans who have purchased tickets for the March 22 match at Eden Gardens are in for a double treat. Not only will they witness the high-voltage clash between KKR and RCB, but they will also get to enjoy the IPL 2025 opening ceremony live from the stadium. Meanwhile, those outside the stadium can watch the opening ceremony via live streaming on the Jio Hotstar app. TV viewers can catch all the action on the Star Sports Network.
