IPL 2023 will kick off on 31 March with a grand opening ceremony before the first match between defending champions Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. The 16th season of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played across 12 venues with the Narendra Modi Stadium hosting the opener as well as the final on 28 May.
The two-month-long league will return to its customary home-and-away schedule in India for the first time since 2019. Each of the 10 teams will play a total of 14 games and have been divided into two groups. Group A includes – Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals in Group A while Group B has Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Here are all the details regarding the IPL 2023 opening ceremony:
IPL Opening Date and time:
The opening ceremony for the IPL 2023 will be held ahead of the inaugural match on 31 March. The opening ceremony will begin at 6 PM IST, ahead of the Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings match at 7.30 PM IST.
IPL 2023 Opening Venue:
The IPL 2023 opening ceremony of the 16th edition will be held at the world’s largest cricket stadium – Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
How to book tickets:
The tickets for IPL 2023 matches can be purchased from the Book My Show and Paytm Insider apps and websites. Notably, the ticket-booking window for the opening ceremony and inaugural match has already been open. The ticket price through Paytm Insider is set between Rs 800 and Rs 20,000.
IPL 2023 Performers:
The IPL 2023 opening ceremony will include performances from singing sensation Arijit Singh and Bollywood actresses Rashmika Mandanna and Tamannaah Bhatia.
Telecast and live streaming:
The opening ceremony of the cash-rich league will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. The live streaming of the event will also be available on the Jio Cinema app and website.