The 18th season of the Indian Premier League will start on March 22 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with an exciting match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). But the IPL 2025 opening ceremony will offer more than just cricket.
Bollywood stars Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan will perform at the event, bringing high energy and excitement. Shraddha, fresh from the success of her film Stree 2, will join her ABCD 2 co-star Varun to help kick off the season in style. The ceremony promises to be a memorable mix of glamour, excitement, and entertainment.
Arijit Singh will also take the stage at the ceremony, performing his hit songs. His performance will be a major highlight, adding to the excitement at the famous Eden Gardens.

IPL 2025: A Star-Studded Opening
The excitement will build as the IPL 2025 opening ceremony leads into the first match. On March 22, the highly awaited game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore will start a month-long cricket celebration. With a mix of stars, cricket, and entertainment, the IPL always delivers, and this year’s opening will be no different.
The IPL 2025 season will run until May 25, ending with a grand finale. With teams from all over the world competing, the matches will be tough, and fans are already excited.
As the countdown to the IPL 2025 opening ceremony begins, all eyes are on Kolkata, where a night full of performances and exciting cricket action is set to happen. The combination of thrilling matches and amazing entertainment will make this IPL season one to remember.
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