How to Meet Lionel Messi Personally in GOAT India Tour? Here's How Much It Will Cost and What You Will Get!

Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour launches in Kolkata on December 13, 2025, blending football festivities, celebrity appearances, and fan interactions at the historic Salt Lake Stadium.

The event marks the Argentine legend's return to the city where he played in 2011, drawing massive crowds for a packed itinerary from early morning arrivals to afternoon departures.​

Messi lands in Kolkata around 1:30 AM on December 13 from Miami, checking into a five-star hotel on EM Bypass for rest before engagements begin. Kolkata Police confirm secure arrangements amid high excitement, with fans already queuing outside venues.​

Lionel Messi Detailed Itinerary in Kolkata

The day unfolds with a 9:30-10:30 AM meet-and-greet at the hotel, followed by a 10:30-11:15 AM virtual inauguration of a 70-foot iron statue

by Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town. Messi arrives at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) by 11:15 AM for a musical concert, a GOAT Cup celebrity match, football clinic, and penalty shootouts, wrapping up by 2:00 PM before heading to Hyderabad. Shah Rukh Khan is also expected to be present in Kolkata and will have a meet with the Argentine superstar, while former India captain Sourav Ganguly and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee are also set to be present at the event.

How to Take a Photo with Lionel Messi?

There's an opportunity for a fan to have a moment with Lionel Messi! Yes, if one wants to have a special moment with the Argentina star, they can do so. But to attain that, one will have to pay a mammoth Rs 10 lakh! The special meet and greet event has been preserved for the fans and the organizers have rolled out this plan for all four cities.

Lionel Messi Special Ticket Inclusions

Entry for one person only per ticket.

A chance to meet Lionel Messi in person and shake his hand.

A professional group photograph with Messi (six people per photo).

Access to a curated buffet featuring gourmet food and non-alcoholic beverages.

One hospitality-category match ticket for the Messi G.O.A.T India Tour