The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will kick off with a grand opening ceremony on Saturday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The ceremony will consist of a star-studded list of celebrities, who will perform on the grand stage ahead of the opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which begins from 7:30 PM IST.
The event will begin with a monologue by KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, and will be followed by performances from singer Shreya Ghoshal, actress Disha Patani and rapper Karan Aujla.
IPL 2025 OPENING CEREMONY – KEY DETAILS
When will the IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony be held?
The IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 22.
Where will the IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony take place?
The IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
When will the IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony start?
The IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony will begin at 6 PM IST.
Where to watch IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony live in India?
The IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch live stream of IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony in India?
The IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
When will the first match of IPL 2025 start?
The IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony will be followed by the first match of the season, between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which will begin at 7:30 PM IST.