Check out the FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony schedule, start time, artists, performers list, venue, and live-streaming information
At Qatar’s iconic Lusail Stadium, the 2022 FIFA World Cup will come to an end on Sunday, December 18, 2022. These coveted tournament’s two finalists are Argentina and France. Sunday will either see France retain their crown or Lionel Messi finally lift the lone prize that’s been missing from his trophy case.
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The mood among football fans worldwide is beginning to heat up with excitement and joy. With that said, let’s find out when will the 2022 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony take place.
Schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony
The 2022 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony is scheduled to be held on Sunday, December 18.
When will the closing ceremony proceed?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony will commence at 16:00 (local time), or 6:30 p.m. (IST). The World Cup’s closing ceremony takes place on the same day as the tournament’s conclusion. That will be the case again in 2022, with procedures beginning around two hours before the final.
FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony venue
The 2022 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony will take place at the same venue as the World Cup final, Qatar’s iconic Lusail Stadium. The closing ceremony has been relocated from Al Bayt Stadium, which hosted the tournament’s opening ceremony, to Lusail Stadium. With a capacity of 80,000 spectators, the legendary Lusail Venue is the biggest stadium to ever host a World Cup.
Who will perform at the closing ceremony?
Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, as well as Nigerian-American artist Davido and Indian actress/musician Nora Fatehi, are all set to headline the event and perform during the celebrations.
Tickets to the event will cost more than usual (estimated between €150 to €1,500 and can be bought online here.
How to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony live?
The last day of the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be loaded with a large global audience during the closing ceremony. The closing ceremony will be broadcast live on Sports 18 Network and Jio Cinema in India. Fans outside of India can watch the event on the channels and streaming sites listed below.
| Date | Time | TV | Stream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Dec. 18 | 8:00 ET | Fox, Telemundo | fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo |
| Canada | Dec. 18 | 8:00 ET | CTV, TSN | TSN app |
| UK | Dec. 18 | 15:00 GMT | BBC One | BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website |
| Australia | Dec. 19 | 00:00 AEDT | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| New Zealand |
Dec. 19 | 02:00 NZDT | Sky Sport | Sky Sport |
| India | Dec. 18 | 18:30 IST | Sports 18 | Voot, Jio Cinema |
| Malaysia | Dec. 18 | 21:00 MYT | RTM, Astro | Astro Go |
| Singapore | Dec. 18 | 21:00 SGT | Mediacorp Channel 5 | StarHub TV+, IPTV, Singtel TV |
| Hong Kong | Dec. 18 | 21:00 HKT | BeIN Sports, ITV | Now TV, ViuTV |