World’s greatest footballer Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 is almost here, and the excitement among the fans is palpable. The 38-year-old will tour four cities in India, from December 13-15, in what will be his first visit to the country since 2011. He is to visit Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and finally Delhi, where he is also expected to meet PM Narendra Modi.
“It is such an honour for me to make this trip. India is a very special country, and I have good memories from my time there 14 years ago — the fans were fantastic. India is a passionate football nation, and I look forward to meeting a new generation of fans while sharing the love I have for this beautiful game,” Messi had said in his statement.
InsideSport takes a look at the full schedule of the tour.
Schedule of Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025
December 13 – Kolkata
1:30 am: Arrival
9:30–10:30 am: Meet-and-greet
10:30–11:15 am: Virtual inauguration of Messi’s statue
11:15 am–12 pm: Arrival at Yuva Bharati Stadium
12–12:30 pm: Friendly match, felicitation, interaction
2 pm: Departure for Hyderabad
December 13 – Hyderabad
7 pm: Exhibition match at Uppal Stadium with Messi & CM Revanth Reddy
Musical concert
December 14 – Mumbai
3:30 pm: Padel Cup appearance at CCI
4 pm: Celebrity football match
5 pm: Event at Wankhede + charity fashion show
December 15 – New Delhi
Meeting with PM Narendra Modi
1:30 pm: Event at Arun Jaitley Stadium; felicitation of Minerva Academy players
Messi Tour Ticket Prices
Kolkata: Starting Rs 4,366
Hyderabad: Starting Rs 2,250
Delhi: Starting Rs 7,670
Mumbai: Starting Rs 7,080
(All tickets are available on the District app)
