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Lionel Messi Full Kolkata Event Itinerary, Timings & Key Highlights | GOAT India Tour 2025

Lionel Messi arrived in India on December 13 in Kolkata at 2:26 AM. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, and tennis legend Leander Pease are likely to be part of the events in Kolkata.

Amit Patel

Published: December 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM IST • Updated: January 15, 2026 at 11:14 PM IST

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Lionel Messi is all set to return to India after 14 years, and the much-anticipated GOAT India Tour 2025 is set to start from Kolkata. Messi will begin his three-day and four-city tour on December 13, 2025, in the city known as the “Mecca of Indian Football”. Messi last visited Kolkata in 2011 when Argentina played an international friendly game against Venezuela.

FIFA World Cup, multiple major trophies, eight Ballon d’Or Winner and the football legend, Lionel Messi, will travel to four cities - Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi. Messi is going to meet with some of the big people, like Shah Rukh Khan and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

When Lionel Messi Arrived in India?

Messi arrived in India on December 13 in Kolkata at 2:26 AM, and it’s going to be an action-packed schedule for the day. Not only Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul will also be part of the GOAT India Tour 2025 in Kolkata.

Lionel Messi Full Kolkata Event Itinerary

2:26 AM: Arrived in Kolkata

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM: VIP Meet-and-greet programme

10:30 AM to 11:15 AM: Virtual inauguration of Messi’s statue in Salt Lake Stadium Show

1:15 AM to 11:25 AM: Arrival at Yuva Bharati

11:30 AM: Shah Rukh Khan arrives at Yuva Bharati

12:00 PM: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Sourav Ganguly arrive at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium)

12:00 PM to 12:30 PM: Friendly match, felicitation and interaction

2:00 PM: Departure for Hyderabad

List Celebrities to Come in Kolkata: GOAT India Tour 2025

The Kolkata event is expected to have some big people from sports, cinema and politics. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and tennis legend Leander Pease are likely to be part of the events in Kolkata.

Salt Lake Stadium Main Events Highlights:

A Special exhibition match between Mohun Bagan All-Stars and Diamond Harbour All-Stars

Felicitation of Bengal’s Santosh trophy-winning team

Masterclass with Messi - Guidance and inspiration from GOAT to young footballers.

Lionel Messi Departure to Hyderabad:

After the action-packed events in Kolkata, Lionel Messi will depart for Hyderabad at 2:05 PM on a private flight to continue the next part of the GOAT India Tour 2025. December 13, 2025, is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime moment for Kolkata Fans.

Where to Watch Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025?

Sony Sports Network will be live broadcasting the GOAT India Tour 2025, and SonyLIV will be live streaming Messi’s tour in India for free on their mobile app. The Live broadcast and streaming of Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 will start from 10:00 AM (IST).

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Lionel Messi Full Kolkata Event Itinerary, Timings & Key Highlights | GOAT India Tour 2025

When Lionel Messi Arrived in India?

Lionel Messi Full Kolkata Event Itinerary

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