• The second season of Uttar Pradesh (UP) T20 League will start on Sunday, August 25.

  • A star-studded opening ceremony will take place ahead of the tournament opener.

UP T20 League 2024 Opening Ceremony: Date, Timings & Celebs Performing
Ayushmann Khurrana, Suresh Raina, Kriti Sanon (PC: X)

The Uttar Pradesh (UP) T20 League 2024 is all set to begin with an entertaining opening ceremony on Sunday, August 25, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee (BRSABV) Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The festivities will lead into the inaugural match between Kashi Rudras and Meerut Mavericks.

Cricket enthusiasts can expect to see stars like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel, Sameer Rizvi and Karan Sharma showcasing their skills as they take the field for their respective teams.

Veteran cricketer Suresh Raina has been named as the brand ambassador of the tournament.

Star-studded opening ceremony for UP T20 League 2024

Fans can anticipate a lively celebration as popular rapper Badshah, along with Bollywood stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Kriti Sanon, take centre stage to entertain the crowd. Their performances are set to create a festive atmosphere, marking the beginning of the second season of the UP T20 League.

A celebration of cricket

The UP T20 League is designed to highlight top-tier cricket, featuring six men’s teams competing from August 25 to September 14, 2024. All matches are scheduled to take place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Organized by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), the league promises a mix of exhilarating cricket and dynamic entertainment.

Also READ: UP T20 League 2024 Schedule: Date, Match Time and Live Streaming details

Tournament opener after the opening ceremony

  • Opening Match: Kashi Rudras vs Meerut Mavericks
  • Date: August 25, 2024
  • Start Time: 8:00 pm IST
  • Opening Ceremony: 5:30 pm IST

Tickets for the event ranges between ₹300 and ₹3000, offering fans the opportunity to enjoy both the opening ceremony and the match. With a star-studded lineup and exciting performances, the UP T20 League is poised to be a standout event in this year’s cricket calendar.

UP T20 League Opening Ceremony: Where to Watch LIVE

The opening ceremony will be broadcast live on Sports 18 and streamed on JioCinema.

Also READ: Uttar Pradesh (UP) T20 League 2024 – Complete squads of all six teams; Bhuvneshwar Kumar to captain Lucknow Falcons

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