IPL 2025 opening ceremony: Date, time, performers, live streaming details and all you need to know

IPL 2025 will be played across 13 venues in India.

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will kick off on Saturday, March 22, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The mega auction ahead of the upcoming season added extra excitement to IPL 2025, with all 10 franchises revamping their squads. While most teams focused on retaining their core, Punjab Kings (PBKS) completely rebuilt their squad.

The tournament will feature a total of 74 matches and will be played across 13 venues in India. The playoffs stage will begin on May 20, with Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator on May 20 and May 21, while Qualifier 2 and the final will take place on May 23 and May 25.

As we approach the tournament, let’s take a look at all the key details you need to know to follow the opening ceremony of the biggest franchise cricket league, which will be hosted before the first match of the tournament at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.

IPL 2025 opening ceremony: All you need to know

IPL 2025 opening ceremony: Date and Time

The IPL 2025 opening ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 22, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It will begin at 6:00 PM IST / 12:30 PM GMT.

IPL 2025 opening ceremony: Performers

The event will feature Bollywood superstars as well as music industry icons. The list of performers is as follows:

• 1. Disha Patani – Bollywood actress
• 2. Shreya Ghoshal – Playback singer
• 3. Karan Ahuja – Punjabi singer and rapper

IPL 2025 opening ceremony: Live streaming details

The event will be televised on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also follow the action on JioHotstar through the app and website in India.

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