With certain superstars and a certain “King Khan” scheduled to perform for the spectators, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has done all possible to make the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 an exciting event. For the first time since 2015, the gala ceremony will take place solely in Eden Gardens in Kolkata. On Saturday, March 22, just before the first match between the reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), stars will light up the stage.
At 6 PM (IST), the opening ceremony is scheduled to start. A few minutes later, Shah Rukh Khan is supposed to give a monologue. The renowned Shreya Ghoshal will captivate the audience with her amazing voice shortly after this. Following Ghoshal’s performance, Bollywood actress Disha Patani will groove to some heart-pounding tunes. Karan Aujla, an Indian rapper and vocalist, will thereafter make an appearance.
Before calling the BCCI officials and celebrities to the stage, Shah Rukh will be seen once more chatting with the cricket players. Before the main event, the season opener between two well-liked teams, begins, there will be a cake cutting, balloon release, and drone show.
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How the IPL-2025 opening ceremony will pan out tom evening in Kolkata 🙂 #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/lmnOm9uLpo
— Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) March 21, 2025
Date and Time of the 2025 IPL Opening Ceremony: Saturday, March 22, 2025; Prior to the KKR vs. RCB Match
IPL Opening Ceremony 2025: Eden Gardens in Kolkata as the venue
Performers during the 2025 IPL Opening Ceremony
It has been revealed that Karan Aujla, Disha Patani, and Shreya Ghoshal will perform at the event.
Where Can I Watch the Opening Ceremonies of the IPL 202?
The IPL 2025 opening ceremony will be broadcast on television by Star Sports, and JioHotstar will stream the event live.
Will the rain ruin the fun?
With new captains leading them in the IPL 2025, KKR and RCB are beginning new eras. Fans are eagerly anticipating what seems to be a titanic battle. But the weather gods appear to be in a very different frame of mind.
Both teams’ practice sessions had to stop early on Friday night due to persistent rain. The ground and pitch were still covered. One of the few places with complete ground cover is Eden Gardens. An “orange alert” has been issued by the Indian Meteorological Department for Friday and Saturday. During the game hours, thundersqualls and strong gusts are predicted. There will be modest rainfall in Kolkata and several other West Bengal districts.
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