IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Start Time, Where to Watch, and Live Streaming Details

The IPL 2025 opening ceremony will take place on March 22 at Eden Gardens, featuring star performances before the first match between KKR and RCB.

The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will begin with a grand opening ceremony on Saturday, March 22. The event will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata before the first match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Star-Studded Performances

The IPL 2025 opening ceremony will feature Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who will start the event with a monologue. Fans will also get to see performances from singer Shreya Ghoshal, actress Disha Patani, and rapper Karan Aujla.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony – Key Details

  • Date: Saturday, March 22
  • Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  • Start Time: 6 PM IST
  • Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
  • Live Streaming: JioCinema and Hotstar app/website

First Match of IPL 2025

After the opening ceremony, the first match of IPL 2025 will begin at 7:30 PM IST. Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens.

Cricket fans can expect an exciting start to the tournament with a mix of entertainment and thrilling cricket action.