IPL 2025 Closing Ceremony: Who’s Performing at RCB vs PBKS - Full Line-up of Celebrities

IPL 2025 Final & Closing Ceremony isn’t just the end of a cricket season; it’s the finale that cricket fans didn’t know they needed this bad. “Zindagi ek safar hai suhana, yahan kal kya ho kisne jaana”—Kishore Kumar’s timeless melody rings truer than ever as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) face off in their first-ever IPL final on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

This isn’t a rerun of old rivalries or repeat glories; this is history in the making. The original plan of hosting the final in Kolkata was scrapped after a 10-day pause due to Indo-Pak tensions, only adding more weight to this finale.

IPL 2025 Closing Ceremony (Image Credit: PTI, X@cricketwinner_ )

And before the toss rolls in at 7:00 PM, Shankar Mahadevan will set the emotional tempo at 6:00 PM with a stirring tribute to the armed forces, joined by his sons. The ceremony is expected to strike a chord deeper than just cricket fever.

RCB vs PBKS: A Final Decided by Hunger, Not History

Neither Royal Challengers Bengaluru nor Punjab Kings have ever laid their hands on the IPL trophy. And that makes this face-off a rare gem in the league’s 18-year run. Two teams, both starved for glory, will clash with nothing to lose—and everything to win. Expect every ball to be a bullet, every boundary a battle cry. For both franchises, the journey so far has been a mix of heartbreak and hope. And now, they’re one good night away from immortality.

Star-Studded Start, Soul-Stirring Finish

The 2025 IPL season opened with a bang—Shah Rukh Khan, Disha Patani, Varun Dhawan, Shreya Ghoshal, and Karan Aujla turned the stage into a Bollywood bonanza. Now, it’s time to wind it down with heart and humility. Shankar Mahadevan’s performance—along with his sons Shivam and Siddharth—isn’t just a musical act, it’s a moment of national pride. His tribute to the heroes of Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam tragedy will be the soul of the evening.

Who’s Watching: A Night of Cricket, Courage & Country

This isn’t just a cricket match; it’s also a salute to service. The BCCI has rolled out the red carpet for the top brass of Indian defence:

General Anil Chauhan (Chief of Defence Staff)
General Upendra Dwivedi (Army Chief)
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi (Navy Chief)
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh (Air Force Chief)

Their presence is a powerful reminder that this celebration isn’t just about cricket—it’s about resilience, honour, and unity.

Timings and Where to Watch

Closing Ceremony: 6:00 PM IST, June 3
Toss: 7:00 PM IST
Match Begins: 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Watch on JioStar

If this season taught us anything, it's that cricket isn't just about scores. It's about stories. And June 3 will write one for the ages, etched in memory, lit by emotion, and sealed with a trophy never touched before.