The highly anticipated IPL 2025 season is set to begin, and as usual, it will kick off with a star-studded opening ceremony. This year’s event promises to be spectacular with performances by renowned artists such as ‘Geetan Di Machine’ Karan Aujla, the melodious Shreya Ghoshal, and the stunning Disha Patani.
According to media reports, the opening ceremony will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22, ahead of the season's first match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
In previous years, IPL opening ceremonies have featured some big names, including Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, and musical legends like Sonu Nigam and AR Rahman. Last season, Swedish DJ Axwell also graced the stage during the mid-innings break.
IPL 2025 Opening Match: KKR vs RCB
The opening match of IPL 2025 will see the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 22.
When and Where to Watch the IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony?
The IPL 2025 opening ceremony is expected to begin at 6:00 pm IST, just before the first match kicks off. Fans can catch all the action live on Star Sports networks and stream it via the JioHotstar app and website.
