The 2023 ODI World Cup in India will follow the custom of the opening ceremony, acting as the tournament’s most important beginning.
The World Cup 2023 opening ceremony is expected to take place on October 4 in Ahmedabad a day before England and New Zealand game. Despite there being no official confirmation on the venue, it is believed that the tournament’s opening ceremony will take place at Narendra Modi International Stadium.
If the ceremony is held in Narnedara Modi Stadium, there will be approximately 132000 fans, which is the stadium’s maximum capacity. Keep it in mind that the final of ODI world cup will be played at the same venue.
Who will Perform at the Opening Ceremony of ODI World Cup 2023?
The ceremony will include ICC representatives, officials from all boards, team captains, singers, entertainers, as well as Bollywood actors. Bollywood celebrities will be a special attraction for the crowds and cricket fans alike.
There will be a special performance by Ranveer Sings with Pritam, Nakash Aziz, Sreerama Chandra, Amit Mishra, Jonita Gandhi, AKASA, and Charan on the ODI World Cup song “Dil Jashn Bole“.
What events or activities will take place at the 2023 World Cup opening ceremony?
| Activities | Features |
| Cultural Performances | Music, Dance, Heritage |
| Celebrtiy Appearances | Famous celebrities appearances as Presenter or Participant |
| Prade of Nations | Participating teams march in the stadium carrying a flag. |
| Speeches | Speach of Captain, Players and head of states, ICC Chariman |
| Fireworkd and Light Dispaly | Unique firework and light display creating festive atmosphere |
| Musical Acts | Popular Musicians and bands performing popular songs |
| Theme and Concept | Unique theme and idea of the World Cup |
Where to Watch Opening Event on TV and Mobile of ODI World Cup 2023?
Indian fans can watch the opening ceremony live on Star Sports in Hindi and English, while live stream will be available on Disney+Hotstar.
In Pakistan, viewers can watch this event on PTV Sports and A Sports channel. Mobile and Laptop users can watch live streaming on Tapmad and Tamasha App.
What is the Venue of ODI World Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony?
The opening ceremony will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Hyderabad, India. The BCCI decided this venue primarily due to its capacity. It boasts the world’s largest seating capacity of 134,000 and can accommodate the greatest number of fans.
ICC ODI World Cup Captains Day
The captains of all the teams will arrive at Ahmedabad for a captain’s meetup. After Warm-up games, the opening ceremony will be a relaxing moment for all the participating teams of World Cup 2023. The captains of all ODI teams will be a unique addition for all fans. ICC termed this meetup as ICC ODI World Cup Captains Day.
Here is the list of World Cup 2023 Captains who will participate in the opening ceremony.
| Team | Captain |
| India | Rohit Sharma |
| Pakistan | Babar Azam |
| Australia | Pat Cummins |
| England | Jos Buttler |
| New Zealand | Kane Williamson |
| South Africa | Temba Bavuma |
| Bangladesh | Shakib Al Hasan |
| Sri Lanka | Dasun Shanka |
| Afghanistan | Hashmatullah Shahidi |
| Netherlands | Scott Edwards |
