Messi India Tour 2025 Timeline
Discover Messi’s Unforgettable Journey Across India!
December 12, 2025 – Kolkata
- 10:00 PM: Arrival at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, greeted by traditional Bengali drummers and a massive fan turnout.
- 11:00 PM: Check-in at Taj Bengal, followed by a brief media interaction with local journalists.
- 11:30 PM: Late-night fan photo op session outside the hotel (limited access).
December 13, 2025 – Kolkata
- 9:00 AM: Meet-and-greet with fans at Taj Bengal, including a live Q&A streamed on social media.
- 10:30 AM: Argentine-Indian tea fusion event and Bengali food festival, featuring cultural performances.
- 12:00 PM: Unveiling of 70-foot Messi statue at Lake Town Sribhumi, VIP Road, with Sourav Ganguly as guest of honor.
- 1:00 PM: Cultural workshop with local artists and Messi, showcasing football-inspired art.
- 2:30 PM: Press conference with international and local media at Eden Gardens.
- 4:00 PM: GOAT Concert at Eden Gardens, headlined by Arijit Singh and other Indian artists.
- 6:00 PM: GOAT Cup (7-a-side soft-touch football) exhibition match with local youth teams.
- 8:00 PM: Departure for Ahmedabad via chartered flight.
December 13, 2025 – Ahmedabad
- 9:30 PM: Arrival at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
- 10:30 PM: Private event hosted by Adani Foundation at Shantigram, including a Messi meet-and-greet with community leaders and a charity auction.
- 11:30 PM: Overnight stay at a luxury hotel arranged by the Adani Group.
December 14, 2025 – Mumbai
- 9:00 AM: Arrival at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
- 10:00 AM: City tour with a visit to the Gateway of India, escorted by local officials.
- 3:45 PM: Meet-and-greet with fans at Cricket Club of India (CCI), Brabourne, including autograph sessions.
- 5:30 PM: GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at Wankhede Stadium, with possible appearances by Shah Rukh Khan and Sachin Tendulkar.
- 7:30 PM: Interaction with the Indian football team, discussing youth development initiatives.
- 9:00 PM: Departure for Delhi via chartered flight.
December 15, 2025 – Delhi
- 8:00 AM: Arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- 10:00 AM: Meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence, discussing sports diplomacy and youth programs.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch with Indian sports icons, including a panel discussion on football’s future.
- 2:15 PM: GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at Feroz Shah Kotla (Arun Jaitley Stadium), with possible appearances by Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill.
- 4:30 PM: Fan appreciation event with photo ops and merchandise giveaways.
- 6:00 PM: Farewell event with media send-off and cultural performance.