Women World Cup 2025 opening ceremony: Time, performers, how to watch
By Ravi - Sep 30, 2025 03:49 PMLast updated on Sep 30, 2025 03:49 PM
The opening ceremony of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 is scheduled for September 30, 2025, the same day the ODI World Cup begins in India. It will take place just before the first match of the tournament between India vs Sri Lanka at the Birpara Cricket Stadium (also known as the Assam Cricket Association Stadium) in India, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated women's sporting events in the world. This is the 13th edition of the Women's World Cup and India is hosting the tournament for the fourth time, the first time jointly with Sri Lanka.
Women's World Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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The opening ceremony will feature spectacular performances by renowned Indian artists, including renowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal as the lead vocalist. She will perform the official World Cup anthem, "Bring It Home," and also pay a heartfelt tribute to the recently deceased Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. She will be joined by Angaraag Papon Mahanta (also known as Papon), Joi Barua, and the Shillong Choir Chamber, who will collectively pay tribute to Zubeen Garg through musical renditions of his immortal works.
Due to Zubeen Garg's untimely passing, the event will have a solemn yet celebratory atmosphere, and the original celebration plans have been altered accordingly. The ceremony will showcase the rich heritage of Northeast India with music, lighting, and regional cultural elements.
Time and Schedule
The ceremony will begin at approximately 1:45 PM IST, just before the toss and start of the first match. Following this, the tournament's first match between India and Sri Lanka will take place at 3:00 PM IST on the same day at the same venue.
Women's World Cup 2025 opening ceremony: how to watch
Fans wishing to watch the opening ceremony live can do so through the Star Sports network, which is expected to begin broadcasting the ceremony approximately 30 minutes to an hour before the match. For online streaming, the Jio Hotstar platform in India will broadcast the ceremony and match live, allowing it to reach a wider audience.
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