IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Rain threat looms large over the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League 2025 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The 18th edition of IPL is set to start with a glittering opening ceremony featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, singer Shreyal Ghoshal and Karan Aujla, and Bollywood actress Disha Patani. The star-studded opening ceremony that will get underway at 6 PM IST is expected to take place for around 25 minutes. After the event, opening match of the tournament will take place between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. While the fans expect a dazzling blend of music, entertainment, and cricket fever, rain could play spoilsport. (Eden Gardens Weather Live Updates) Here are the Live Updates of IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony