On hearing the name of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a different excitement awakens in the hearts of cricket lovers. This tournament is not only known for cricket but also for entertainment and enthusiasm. The opening ceremony of IPL 2025 is going to be held on 22 March 2025 at the historic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. This ceremony will start the 18th edition of the tournament and cricket lovers around the world are eager to see it.
Eden Gardens, which is famous for its legacy in the history of cricket, is going to host the opening ceremony of IPL this time. The ceremony will start at 6:00 pm and after this, the first match will be played between the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at 7:30 pm. This match will start the tournament and also give new energy to the rivalry between the two teams. (Read Also: Check IPL 2025 Schedule here, and mark the calendar)
The special thing about the opening ceremony is that many big names from Bollywood and the music world will be involved in it. Bollywood actress Disha Patani, who is famous for her high-energy dance performances, will add glamour to the ceremony. Apart from this, Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla and famous playback singer Shreya Ghoshal are also ready to make this evening memorable. Shreya’s melodious voice and Karan’s best songs will mesmerize the audience.
Apart from this, according to reports so far, Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor can also perform in this ceremony. Also, there is talk of the king of music Arijit Singh joining, although his participation has not been officially confirmed yet. If these stars attend the ceremony, then this evening will become even more memorable.
Moreover, a report in hindustantimes.com claims that superstar Salman Khan will also attend the IPL opening ceremony. Since Salman Khan’s Sikandar movie is going to release on March 30, 2025 (EID), he might attend the opening ceremony and give his performance which fans have been waiting for a long time.
The opening ceremony will not only showcase music and dance but also the cultural heritage of West Bengal. Special arrangements have also been made for the magic of lights and fireworks in this ceremony to be held at Eden Gardens. This ceremony will be a great experience not only for cricket lovers but also for entertainment enthusiasts.
There is a special reason behind the opening ceremony of IPL 2025 being held in Kolkata. This is the first time that Kolkata has got a chance to host the opening ceremony after 2015. It is a tradition that the tournament is started on the home ground of the defending champion team. This time Eden Gardens has got this opportunity after KKR became the champion. Apart from this, Eden Gardens will also host the final match of IPL 2025 on 25 May 2025, which will give a memorable end to the tournament.
The opening ceremony will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, which includes channels like Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD and Star Sports 1 Hindi. For online streaming, viewers can use the JioHotstar app and hotstar.com website (free IPL live streaming up to 720p), although higher quality will require a suitable subscription to watch in 1080p or 4K. For spectators present in the stadium, this ceremony will be included with the ticket. Eden Gardens ticket prices can range from ā¹ 3,000 to ā¹ 30,000 depending on the seating. Tickets can be purchased through BookMyShow or the official website of IPL.
The opening ceremony of IPL 2025 is going to prove to be a big event not only for cricket but also for entertainment. This ceremony will give a memorable twist to the start of the tournament and give the audience a wonderful experience. This event to be held on the soil of Kolkata will be a great opportunity not only for cricket lovers but also for lovers of music and culture.
In this way, the opening ceremony of IPL 2025 will once again prove that this tournament is not only cricket but also a festival, which connects the country and the world together.
