Indian cricket's biggest extravaganza, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, will begin in grandeur with a glittering opening ceremony on March 22.

With an estimated value of $10.7 billion, the IPL is the world's second richest sports league, and this season is set to be bigger than ever.

A thrilling opening show awaits fans before the first match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

When & where to watch

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Global timings

USA (EST): 8:30 AM

USA (CST): 7:30 AM

USA (MST): 6:30 AM

USA (PST): 5:30 AM

Star performers & what to look out for

This year's ceremony has a combination of Bollywood sparkle and musical wizardry.

Disha Patani— She's famous for her hot dance moves, and she's going to bring a high-energy performance.

Shreya Ghoshal—the queen of melody—will enthral with her melodious voice.

Karan Aujla—The Punjabi music star will introduce his trademark beats to the IPL stage.

Look out for stunning fireworks, special effects, and an unforgettable beginning to the cricketing spectacle.

How to watch IPL 2025 opening ceremony live

Television broadcast: Star Sports Network (available in various regional languages)

Online streaming:

JioCinema (Free for Jio subscribers)

Disney+ Hotstar (HD streaming for subscribers)