T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony: Two Indians among list of artists & its not Arijit Singh - All you need to know
The T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony will start at 5:30 PM IST at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India and New Zealand are set to play the final from 7 PM IST.
The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to have a starry finish as the likes of Ricky Martin, Sukhbir and Falguni Pathak are set to perform at the closing ceremony on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Although Martin's presence as announced a day earlier by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the list of Indian performers were revealed on Friday.
“The stage keeps getting bigger! Joining Global Superstar Ricky Martin at the Closing Ceremony before the Final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 are music icons Sukhbir & Falguni Pathak! Get ready for global hits and desi anthems as these legendary artists light up the biggest night in cricket," ICC wrote on their social media handles.
A recipient of Grammy award, Puerto Rican Martin will take over the crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium with a specially curated live performance in front of nearly 1 lakh spectators. Known for his charismatic stage presence and Latin pop hits, Martin is expected to turn the pre-match show into a thrilling music spectacle.
Adding an Indian flavour into the show will be the Dandiya Queen Falguni Pathak. She is no stranger to large crowd and will have the entire audience dancing to her beats before the game begins. Sukhbir's Punjabi hits will add the extra punch to the evening.
T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony details
Time: 5:30 PM IST (Gates open at 3:30 PM IST)
Date: March 8, 2026
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Performers: Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir & Ricky Martin
When will T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony start?
The T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony will start at 5:30 PM IST with the gates opening at 3:30 PM IST. The closing ceremony is expected to continue till 6:15 PM IST as the coin toss for the final will take place at 6:30 PM IST. The India vs New Zealand final starts at 7 PM IST.
Where to watch T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony?
Star Sports are the official broadcaters of T20 World Cup 2026 in India and its subcontinents. The Closing Ceremony will be aired live on Star Sports channels. Live streaming of T20 World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony will be available on JioStar app and website.
Who are playing in T20 World Cup 2026 final?
Defending champions India will face New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup on Sunday. A win on Sunday will make India the first team to defend its T20 World Cup title. While India are coming after beating England in a thrilling semifinal, New Zealand had it easy against South Africa, making a place in the final with a 10-wicket win.
New Zealand, who have won the ICC Champions Trophy (2000) and the World Test Championship (2021), never won a World Cup. They came close on a few occasions but failed to prevail in the final hurdle. For India, if they win on Sunday, the Men in Blue will become the most successful side in T20 World Cups with three titles (after 2007 and 2024).
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