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Kolkata is going to host the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on the 22nd of March, Saturday, at the big stadium of Eden Gardens. The ceremony is going to be started on 6pm IST. Kolkata, the city of joy is the best fit for hosting the ceremony this year and this will mark the start of another enthusiastic league for the cricket fans all over the world who are desperately waiting for this season of IPL.
Kolkata has already once hosted the opening ceremony for Indian Premier League back in 2015 and it is the most iconic and well-known cricket ground in the whole world. Kolkata Knight Riders as one of the most popular franchises in IPL, has a history of hosting beloved cricketing contests. The die-hard cricket fans of Kolkata, who are notorious for their unflinching support, make it the ideal place for a high-profile event such as the IPL opening ceremony.
Mumbai and Chennai have been the venues where most of the IPL opening ceremonies held in recent years, but for this new season of IPL 2025 the BCCI is reportedly eager to change the hosting rights to provide a fillip to the league's all-India popularity. Kolkata with its lovely vibrant culture and their craze about cricket makes it a good choice for hosting the ceremony.
The opening ceremony of the IPL 2025 in Kolkata will be a star-studded affair. Bollywood celebrities such as Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Shradha Kapoor, international artists, and dazzling fireworks are set to make an appearance at the big show. The ceremony not only will mark the beginning of the tournament, it will also welcome the cricketing spirit and its own connotation with Indian culture.
The Eden Gardens, which can seat more than 66,000 people, will be fully packed, sending electric vibes in the air. Local artists' performances may also be included during the ceremony to promote Bengal's diverse cultural life.
Kolkata cricket enthusiasts have already started demonstrating their passion on social media. The fans feel that it would be a worthy tribute to the city to hold the opening ceremony, given that Kolkata has contributed immensely to Indian cricket. The fan base of the Kolkata Knight Riders, popularly known as the "Knight Riders Army," is particularly enthusiastic at the prospect of viewing the grand spectacle unfold in their city.
Planning for the grand ceremony already started less than one year before it’s opening in full swing to make the IPL 2025 opening ceremony one to remember. The BCCI and Kolkata Knight Riders administration are leaving no stone unturned to turn it into a super success.
The count-down has begun, cricket fans across the globe eagerly anticipate to feel the craze of IPL 2025 which will make its grand entry on March 22 at the world-renowned Eden Gardens.
