IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony Date, Time, Venue, Performers Details, and All You Need To Know

The excitement for the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League is at its highest as the T20 extravaganza is all set to take over the cricketing fraternity. The upcoming season is expected to bring the old IPL vibe back as it will take place in the traditional ‘home and away’ format for the first time since 2019.

To add to the exhilaration of fans, the tournament will mark its beginning with an opening ceremony ahead of the curtain raiser game between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on March 31 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. While the game is set to begin at 7:30 PM, the opening ceremony will commence at 6:00 PM IST.

The razzmatazz of an IPL opening ceremony is known to everyone and this year as well several stars will be performing at the event to enthral fans from all over the world. The authorities confirmed the stars of the openign ceremony on their official Twitter handle as actors Rashmika Mandhana and Tamannaah Bhatia will be performing at the grand event while singer Arijit Singh will also mark his presence to serenade the fans.

Apart from the performances from movie industry celebrities, the ceremony will also feature some cultural acts.

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Join @tamannaahspeaks in the incredible #TATAIPL Opening Ceremony as we celebrate the biggest cricket festival at the biggest cricket stadium in the world - Narendra Modi Stadium! 🏟️ 🙌 31st March, 2023 - 6 PM IST on @StarSportsIndia & @JioCinema Make sure to tune in & join! 👌

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Get ready to rock & roll! 🎶 To celebrate the biggest cricket festival, @arijitsingh will be performing LIVE during the #TATAIPL Opening Ceremony at the biggest cricket stadium in the world - Narendra Modi Stadium! 🏟️ 🗓️ 31st March, 2023 - 6 PM on @StarSportsIndia & @JioCinema

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Get ready for a dazzling and unforgettable evening 🎇 @iamRashmika will be performing LIVE during the #TATAIPL Opening Ceremony at the biggest cricket stadium in the world - Narendra Modi Stadium! 🏟️ 🗓️ 31st March, 2023 - 6 PM on @StarSportsIndia & @JioCinema

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It will be the first IPL opening ceremony being held since 2018 as the BCCI cancelled the ceremony in 2019 to pay homage to the soldiers killed in the Pulwama attack in February 2019 while the pandemic restrictions from 2020 -2022 didn’t allow such a mass gathering.

IPL Opening Ceremony 2023: Date and Time

Friday, March 31, 2023; Before GT vs CSK Match

IPL Opening Ceremony 2023: Venue

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

IPL Opening Ceremony 2023: Performers

Tamannaah Bhatia, Rashmika Mandanna, and Arjit Singh are confirmed to perform at the event. While some reports also suggest that Tiger Shroff and Katrina Kaif will also mark their presence.

Where to Watch IPL 2023 opening ceremony?

Star Sports will telecast the opening ceremony of IPL 2023 on TV while the live streaming will be available on Jio Cinema.