Check out the IPL 2025 Eden Gardens Opening Ceremony schedule, date, time, performers guest lineup list, tickets and ticket booking details
The Indian Premier League’s (IPL) eagerly awaited season 18 will kick off on March 22 with a thrilling first game between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Kolkata’s famed Eden Gardens.
Fans of cricket are getting ready for an exciting IPL season. However, B-town stars will take over the stage before the game.
IPL 2025 Eden Gardens Opening Ceremony schedule, date, time, performers guest lineup list, venue, tickets and live streaming telecast details
Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor will be the main attractions during the IPL 2025 opening ceremony. The pair will perform energetically, bringing their distinct charm and style to the IPL stage.
The opening game for IPL 2025 is scheduled for March 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. The match between the reigning champions KKR and RCB will take place in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.
An hour prior to the toss, at 6:00 PM IST, the IPL 2025 opening ceremony is set to start. As the new season begins, fans can anticipate a lavish celebration. Tickets for the opening ceremony starting Rs.900 can be bought on BookMyShow here.
The opening ceremony of IPL 2025, set to begin on March 22, will feature a star-studded Bollywood performance.
Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Arijit Singh will light up the stage with their captivating acts.
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IPL 2025 streaming platform
Jio Hotstar will stream the inaugural ceremony of IPL 2025 live for fans.
IPL 2025 opening ceremony performances
Some of Bollywood’s top stars, such as Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor, will perform at the opening of IPL 2025. It is also anticipated that famous vocalist Arijit Singh would captivate the crowd with his heartfelt songs.
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A spectacular blend of cricket and entertainment is promised during the IPL 2025 opening ceremony. Fans will see a night full of entertainment, festivities, and star power as the players get ready for the season’s first game.
Following the opening ceremony, cricket activity gets underway with the season’s first match between KKR and RCB. The high-stakes game is being eagerly anticipated by fans because both teams have strong lineups. May 25 is when IPL 2025 will conclude.
On March 12, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the reigning champions, were spotted doing a special pooja prior to the commencement of their training camp at Eden Gardens. Captain Ajinkya Rahane, head coach Chandrakant Pandit, and bowling coach Bharat Arun were present for the team’s prayer ceremony to begin the session.
On the field, the ceremonies were conducted by Eden Gardens coach Sujan Mukherjee and recently chosen captain Rahane. Ahead of the IPL, they broke a coconut, put a garland on the stumps, and prayed for heavenly favours.