Football fever sweeps India as Lionel Messi embarks on his G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025, marking his second visit to the country. Here is the full schedule of Lionel Messi’s tour in India.

Last Updated: 07.00 PM, Dec 12, 2025
Football fever grips India as Lionel Messi heads to the country for the second time with his G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025. Fans unable to attend stadium events can catch every moment live on SonyLIV via OTTPlay Premium. Here is the full schedule of Lionel Messi’s tour in India.
The whirlwind three-day tour spans four major cities, blending exhibition flair with massive crowds at iconic venues.
Messi will land in Kolkata at 1:30 AM in midnight on December 13th. Then, a meet and greet will take place around 10 AM in the morning with all the sponsors of the event. The Argentine World Cup winner will then unveil a 70-foot sculpture of himself, which is said to be the world's tallest and biggest Lionel Messi sculpture ever. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will also be present at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Kirangan to greet Lionel Messi.
Messi will then catch a flight for Hyderabad from Kolkata and will be there at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium at 7 pm. On 14th December, Lionel Messi will visit Wankhede Stadium, where he will meet former Indian football team captain Sunil Chetri and cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar.
On the 15th, Messi will visit the Arun Jaitley Stadium and might meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and from there on, he will leave for Argentina.
| City | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | Dec 13 | 10:30 AM | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| Hyderabad | Dec 13 | 7:00 PM | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| Mumbai | Dec 14 | 5:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
| Delhi | Dec 15 | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
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Along with Lionel Messi, the fans will get to see Luis Suarez, a former Barcelona striker and current Inter Miami teammate of Messi, and Rodrigo De Paul, Argentine midfielder and 2022 World Cup winner.
This trio, fresh from Inter Miami triumphs and international glory, will showcase skills tailored for Indian fans.
Secure seats via the District App. Demand surges for this rare chance to see the record trophy collector like Messi. Early purchase advised as stadiums like VYBK (Kolkata) and Wankhede (Mumbai) fill fast.