The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) kicks off its 17th season today! Cricket fans are pumped for another eight weeks of electrifying matches, but before the action on the field begins, get ready for a star-studded opening ceremony in Chennai.
IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony: Night of Glitz and Glamour
Mark your calendars for a spectacular opening ceremony on Friday, March 22nd, at 6:30 PM IST. The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will transform into a dazzling stage, featuring performances by some of India’s biggest celebrities.
Bollywood superstars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff will showcase their signature moves, while the legendary music composer AR Rahman and playback singer Sonu Nigam will enthrall the audience with their music.
IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony: Key Information for Fans
- Date: Friday, March 22nd
- Time: 6:30 PM IST (Opening Ceremony), 7:30 PM IST (Toss), 8:00 PM IST (Match Starts)
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network (India)
- Live Streaming: JioCinema app (India)
Toss pushed back for IPL Opening Ceremony
Due to the opening ceremony, the toss for the opening match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore has been pushed back by 30 minutes. So, get ready for a night of entertainment followed by high-octane cricket!
IPL 2024: Powerhouse of entertainment
This season promises to be even bigger and better than ever before. The IPL ecosystem, valued at a staggering 925 billion rupees in 2023, continues to attract massive investments. The Tata Group secured the title sponsorship for a record 25 billion rupees, while media giants Jio and Disney have secured the digital streaming and TV rights respectively, showcasing the immense popularity of the league.
So, cricket fans, get ready for a dazzling opening ceremony, followed by a thrilling season of IPL 2024!