The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence on March 22 with a grand opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The event will feature performances by Bollywood actress Disha Patani, playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, and Punjabi artist Karan Aujla.
Brace yourself for a symphony of magic like never before as the soulful Shreya Ghoshal takes the stage at the #TATAIPL 18 Opening Ceremony! 😍
Celebrate 18 glorious years with a voice that has revolutionised melody🎶@shreyaghoshal pic.twitter.com/mJB9T5EdEe
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 19, 2025
Fans can watch the opening ceremony live on Star Sports Network, including Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 2 Hindi, Star Sports 2 Hindi HD, and Star Sports Khel. Ticket prices for the event range from Rs 3,000 to Rs 30,000 and are available for purchase through BookMyShow, Paytm Insider, and TicketGenie.
Following the ceremony, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the season opener. IPL 2024 will feature 74 matches across 13 cities, culminating in the final on May 25.
When it’s 18 years of IPL, it calls for a dazzling celebration like never before! 🥳
Who better than the sensational Disha Patani to set the stage ablaze? 💃
Don’t miss the electrifying Opening Ceremony of the #TATAIPL 18! 🤩 @DishPatani pic.twitter.com/3TeHjOdz67
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 19, 2025