Lionel Messi is returning to India for the first time since his 2011 visit as part of the GOAT Tour 2025, which will take place from December 13 to 15. The tour will cover Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, featuring a mix of concerts, exhibition matches, football masterclasses, and fan meet-ups in each city.
Kolkata
In Kolkata, the Salt Lake Stadium will host the main attractions such as the GOAT Concert and the GOAT Cup. The exhibition football match will include Indian sports icons such as Sourav Ganguly, Bhaichung Bhutia, and Leander Paes, scheduled around midday, followed by fan interaction events later in the evening.
Ahmedabad
As part of Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour 2025, an exclusive, invite-only gala will be held in Ahmedabad, organized by the Adani Foundation. This event will center on youth development and sports education, bringing together prominent figures from the business and philanthropy sectors for a themed evening with Messi himself.
Mumbai
In Mumbai, the Wankhede Stadium will host several major attractions — the Padel GOAT Cup, football masterclasses, food festivals, and performances featuring top celebrities such as Shah Rukh Khan, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar. The main Mumbai event is expected to begin around 5:30 PM IST.
New Delhi
The final stop of the tour will be New Delhi, where Messi is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss football and youth development initiatives. Afterwards, a fan event will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium around 2:15 PM, with Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill likely to make appearances.
Ticket charges
Ticket prices for the tour range from ₹3,500 to ₹50,000, with premium packages available that include meet-and-greet sessions and autographed merchandise. Presale access for HSBC cardholders begins on October 8 at 12 PM, while general ticket sales start on October 9 at 2 PM, both exclusively through the District app.
For safe access, stay away from illegitimate resellers and use the District app to find city events (for example, the Delhi website displays the Arun Jaitley Stadium event window and beginning rates).