Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour in Kolkata on December 13, 2025, follows a tightly packed schedule and culminating in fan-focused events at Salt Lake Stadium.
The Argentina star has arrived late on Friday night and the events kick off on Saturday. Not just Messi, two other global football stars Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul have also arrived in Kolkata.
Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour Schedule
He kicks off at 9:30-10:30 AM with a sponsor meet-and-greet at Hyatt Regency, followed by a 10:30-11:15 AM virtual inauguration of his 70-foot statue in Lake Town.
Stadium Activities
By 10:30-11:15 AM, Messi reaches Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) for interactions with Mohun Bagan All-Stars and Diamond Harbour All-Stars in a 7v7 celebrity match. A masterclass with young talents, penalty shootouts, greetings
for Bengal's Santosh Trophy winners, and a lap of honor follow through noon.
Afternoon Wrap-Up
Felicitation with Shah Rukh Khan, Sourav Ganguly, and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee caps the 3-hour English-language event by 12:30-2:00 PM. Messi departs for Hyderabad at 2:05 PM via private plane.
The Hyderabad leg starts at 7:00 PM with a 3-hour English-language program including a 20-minute 7v7 exhibition match between Singareni RR-9 and Aparna Messi All Stars. Messi leads a masterclass for young talents, participates in penalty shootouts, and headlines a musical concert celebrating his career.
Venue and Access
Hosted at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium (RGI Stadium Rd, Uppal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500039), the venue offers tickets from ₹2,500 via the District app for ages 2 and above. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy joins toward the end, with local police issuing advisories for crowds.
Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour Live Streaming
The entire events of Lionel Messi and his India tour will be telecast on the DD Sports channel from 10 AM IST on Saturday. The live-streaming of the event is available on Sony LIV app and website.
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