IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony LIVE: The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will get underway with a glittering opening ceremony featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Shreyal Ghoshal and others at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The star-studded opening ceremony will also feature performances from Bollywood actor Disha Patani and Punjabi sensation Karan Aujla. The event is expected to get underway at 6 PM IST, an hour before the toss for the opening match of the tournament between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. While the fans expect a dazzling blend of music, entertainment, and cricket fever, rain could play spoilsport.
Behold! The King of Bollywood has arrived!
The one and only Pathaan-Shah Rukh Khan-is here to set the #TATAIPL 18 Opening Ceremony stage on fire and conquer hearts with his unstoppable charisma!
18 glorious years of IPL deserves a celebration fit for a king-brace… pic.twitter.com/FHzUVERZkt
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2025