Lionel Messi's India Tour: How Can Kolkata Fans Buy Tickets? Where To Redeem It? Explained

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated GOAT India Tour is finally upon us, setting the stage for one of the grandest sporting spectacles the country has hosted in recent years. The Argentine icon will be in India for a whirlwind three-day tour across four major cities-Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi-on December 13, 14 and 15.

This marks Messi's first visit to India since 2011, making the occasion even more special for his massive fan base.

The tour begins in Kolkata on December 13, where Messi will land around 1:30 am. His engagements in the city start from 9:30 am, followed by a packed schedule that includes interactions with former India captain Sourav Ganguly and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He is slated to leave for Hyderabad

at 2 pm the same day.

How to Buy Tickets for the Salt Lake Stadium Event?

Kolkata fans eager to catch a glimpse of the football legend at the Salt Lake Stadium can purchase tickets exclusively through the District app. Prices begin from ₹4,366. Once booked, digital tickets must be physically redeemed at designated counters near Salt Lake Stadium-specifically at Gate 1, Gate 4, and the adjacent block-wise booths.

The redemption window began on December 10 and will remain open until December 12, up to 6 pm. Crucially, fans must present the QR code directly from their District app account during collection; screenshots will not be accepted.

Gates for the public event at Salt Lake Stadium will open at 8:30 am on. The show will run between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, with Messi expected to make his appearance between 11:15 am and 11:30 am and will be present at the stadium till the end of the show.

Meet & Greet: The Ultimate Fan Experience

For those dreaming of meeting Messi in person, an exclusive Meet & Greet package is available-also through the District app-under the 'Meet & Greet - Kolkata' section. The experience comes with a hefty price tag starting at ₹10 lakh, offering fans a chance to click a photo with Messi, shake his hand, enjoy VVIP hospitality at the stadium event, and access a premium buffet at Hyatt Regency.

The Hyatt event will open its gates at 7:30 am, with the session scheduled from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.