The Indian Premier League (IPL) has grown over the years to not be known only for scouting some great upcoming players, but for the glitz and glamour of the league as well. And that’s why there’s always a lot of big names involved with the league, whether it’s celebrity team owners, or performers at the opening and closing nights of the competition.
With IPL 2025 nearly upon us (22nd March 2025), everyone wants to know who will be out there to entertain us for the IPL 2025 opening ceremony. As per the rules of the league, the previous year’s winning team will host the opening ceremony and that’s why, KKR’s victory led to Eden Gardens in Kolkata being the IPL 2025 opening ceremony venue.
IPL opening ceremony 2025 guest list
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to be in attendance when the IPL 2025 opening ceremony kicks off at 6pm Indian Standard Time. But when it comes to the IPL 2025 opening ceremony performers list, we know that Bollywood’s Disha Patani has been confirmed, while Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan were also approached. Here’s a glimpse into the IPL 2012 opening ceremony:
Glimpse of 2012 IPL Opening Ceremony.pic.twitter.com/AUzkMdK4D7
— CricketGully (@thecricketgully) February 18, 2025
The much-awaited IPL 2025 opening clash between KKR and RCB faces an unfortunate twist, with heavy rainfall looming over the city, threatening to wash out #IPL2025 #KKRvsRCB pic.twitter.com/kGV1qCZ92t
— Khaaya Lagaya (@khaayaLagaya) March 21, 2025
In terms of some of the hottest music producers and singers in India right now, we have Shreya Ghoshal and Karan Aujla confirmed to be at the IPL opening ceremony 2025, while Arijit Singh could make an appearance and OneRepublic band is also said to have been requested to attend the opening event in Kolkata.
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IPL 2025 opening ceremony performers:
- Disha Patani
- Shreya Ghoshal
- Karan Aujla
- Arijit Singh (maybe)
- Shraddha Kapoor (maybe)
- Varun Dhawan (maybe)
- OneRepublic (maybe)
OneRepublic recently collaborated with Patani and OneRepublic on a song called ‘Tell Me’ and that’s why they’re likely to be there too. Further, more Bollywood stars who could be in attendance are Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan (KKR owner), Vicky Kaushal, and Sanjay Dutt. ICC Chairman Jay Shah will also be present at the IPL 2025 opening event.
Best IPL opening ceremony performance ever
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— Achhu (@Achhyuthaa) March 20, 2025
The stage, the stars, the magic! IPL’s opening ceremonies have seen it all!
Which was your favourite over the years?
– Arijit Singh in 2023
– Priyanka Chopra in 2012
– Katy Perry in 2012
– Kareena Kapoor in 2012
– Shahrukh Khan in… pic.twitter.com/mxfebp1ZS2
— Sonja Dewing (@LezetoMedia) March 21, 2025
As you can see in the tweet above, the IPL opening ceremony nights have usually been super glamourous with some of the best global stars invited to perform. This year however, we’ll be hoping for rain to stay away as there are forecasts of rain expected towards the evening of 22nd March, where the opening ceremony will happen 2 hours before the KKR vs RCB match kicks off.
Get ready for the ultimate vibe check!
Global Superstar Karan Aujla, is all set to light up the #TATAIPL 18 Opening Ceremony, bringing the fire and setting new trends like never before!
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 19, 2025
Ghoshal, Patani, and Aujla have already been confirmed by the IPL official social media handles and we’ll have to wait and see who else makes their posts in the build up to the event. For all updates on the IPL 2025 opening ceremony as well as all the top highlights through this 18th edition of the tournament, remember to always stay tuned to ReadScoops.com.
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