The highly anticipated IPL 2025 season is all set to begin with an extravagant opening ceremony at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Saturday. As cricket fever takes over the country, this year’s event will see an unforgettable blend of Bollywood style and global music to become one of the most eagerly awaited ceremonies in the history of IPL.
Shah Rukh Khan & Salman Khan To Grace The Event
Bollywood megastars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan are likely to grace the occasion, which will further add to the glamour and glitter of the evening. The two superstars, who are bigger than life themselves, have always been favourites among their fans, and their presence will be sure to drive the audience crazy. Vicky Kaushal, another star name to make the cut, will also be part of the guest list, making the lineup even stronger.

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Shraddha Kapoor & OneRepublic To Perform
Bringing in the music extravaganza, Shraddha Kapoor, who had recently made waves with her recent performance in Stree 2, will take the floor and treat the audience. Yet, the star of the show tonight is to be the American pop band OneRepublic, who have been invited to perform for the ceremony as per reports. Famous for international hits such as Counting Stars and Apologize, they will provide a global touch to the event by performing on it.

The Countdown Begins!
The IPL 2025 opening ceremony will take place on March 22 at 6:00 pm IST at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. After the grand opening ceremony, the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take place.
How To Watch The Event Live?
The live broadcast of the IPL 2025 opening ceremony will be on Star Sports while the live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website.