ILT20 2025 Opening Ceremony: Start Time, Live Streaming, Telecast & Performers List

Bollywood lands in Dubai tonight as some stars of the cine world will put on a show before the third edition of the International League T20 - ILT20 2025 gets underway at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Saturday (January 11).

The stage is set for the highly anticipated return of the DP World ILT20 Season 3, promising to mesmerise cricket fans across the globe. The action will begin with a thrilling clash between reigning champions MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals in a rematch of the Season 2 final.

Like the last two editions, a total of 34 matches will be staged across three venues even in this season. The month long cricket fest will see some of the world's finest cricketers in action including David Warner, Shimron Hetmyer, Phil Salt, Sam Curran, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim David among many others.

The DP World ILT20 Season 3 will be launched with a grand opening ceremony which will be headlined by epic performances by Bollywood superstars before the toss and the first ball is bowled at the Dubai venue. Here is all you need to know about the ILT20 2025 opening ceremony:

Who is performing in the ILT20 opening ceremony?

Bollywood superstars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde and Sonam Bajwa will captivate the spectators in Dubai with enthralling performances on their blockbuster songs. Renowned Bollywood producer and actor Jackky Bhagnani and Ridhima Pathak will emcee the opening ceremony.

What time does the ILT20 2025 opening ceremony start?

The ceremony will begin at 6 PM local time, which is a 7:30 PM IST start in India, and will be broadcast live through the Zee Network and its syndication partners on linear and digital platforms.

The season opener will kick off with the first ball bowled at 7:15 PM local time (8:45 PM IST), featuring defending champions MI Emirates taking on Dubai Capitals in an exciting rematch of last year's grand finale.

Gates will open for spectators at 4 PM Local Time, while fans worldwide can catch the action live on the Zee Network and its syndication partners through both linear and digital platforms.