The much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to kick off with a spectacular opening ceremony and the inaugural match on March 22, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Fans can catch all the action live on Star Sports network and JioHotstar, with coverage beginning at 6:30 PM. The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM, and the match will start at 7:30 PM. The opening ceremony promises to be an unforgettable event, blending Bollywood with cricket.

Bollywood stars set to light up the opening ceremony

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The opening ceremony will feature a stellar lineup of Bollywood performers, including Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Disha Patani, Shreya Ghoshal, Karan Aujla, and Arijit Singh. Pop band OneRepublic, who recently collaborated with Karan Aujla and Disha Patani for Tell Me, is also likely to perform. The event will be graced by Bollywood's biggest stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, and others. Shah Rukh Khan is expected to attend as his team, Kolkata Knight Riders, will play the opening match, while Salman Khan might promote his upcoming film Sikandar.

Exciting IPL 2025 schedule and playoff venues

Eden Gardens will not only host the season opener but will also be the venue for the IPL 2025 final on May 25, marking the first time in almost a decade that the tournament will conclude at this iconic ground. Additionally, the stadium will host Qualifier 2 on May 23. The IPL 2025 season will consist of 74 matches over 65 days, with 12 double-headers. Other significant venues include Hyderabad for Qualifiers 1 and the Eliminator, and various cities hosting home games for teams like Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Punjab Kings.

The opening match on March 22 will feature defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, led by new captain Ajinkya Rahane, against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Fans can also look forward to a double-header the following day, including the much-anticipated rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. (Agencies)