The IPL 2025 season is set to kick off with a spectacular opening ceremony at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22. The event promises to be a visual and musical extravaganza, featuring performances from renowned artists including Shreya Ghoshal, who will enchant the audience with her soulful singing, and popular Punjabi singer Karan Aujla. Bollywood actress DishaPatani will also take the stage with a high-energy dance performance.
The ceremony will begin at 6 PM IST, an hour before the first match, where defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face off against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan is expected to deliver a monologue and moderate a chat with cricketers during the event. Following the performances, there will be a cake-cutting ceremony and a dazzling drone show, culminating in a photo opportunity with the IPL 2025 trophy.
Fans can catch all the action live on Star Sports and stream it on JioCinema. With ten teams competing across 13 venues over 64 days, this season promises to deliver thrilling cricketing moments alongside top-notch entertainment. As anticipation builds, spectators are eager to witness this grand celebration of cricket.