The Indian Premier League 2025 will kick off on March 22 with an exciting opening match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens.
Before the match, the IPL 2025 opening ceremony will take place, featuring a star-studded lineup. Bollywood actor Disha Patani, renowned singer Shreya Ghoshal, and Punjabi artist Karan Aujla will perform for the fans. Shah Rukh Khan, the co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, will also take the stage to deliver the opening monologue. He will also moderate a chat with the captains and celebrate the start of the season.
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The IPL 2025 opening ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. IST, followed by the first match at 7:30 p.m. IST.
Fans can watch the live telecast of the event on Star Sports Network. The live stream will be available on the JioHotstar app and website, with a subscription fee required.