ICC T20 World Cup Final Closing Ceremony, Timings, Performers, Live Streaming: ICC has officially revealed details for grand finale of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Before India and New Zealand battle for the trophy at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 8, global music sensation Ricky Martin will set the stage on fire with a fiery performance.
Ceremony Timings and Schedule
Fans attending the final at the world’s largest cricket stadium should plan for an early arrival to catch the pre-match festivities. The performances in Closing Ceremony of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will commence from 5:30 pm IST onwards.
Gates Open: 3:30 PM IST
Closing Ceremony Starts: 5:30 PM IST
Toss: 6:30 PM IST
IND vs NZ Match Starts: 7:00 PM IST
The Performers
Ricky Martin (Headliner): The “King of Latin Pop” makes a historic return to India for the first time since 1998. He is expected to perform a high-energy medley of his greatest global hits, including “Livin’ la Vida Loca” and the iconic 1998 World Cup anthem “The Cup of Life” (La Copa de la Vida).
ICC revealed on X, “The #T20WorldCup party just got bigger! We are thrilled to announce Global Icon and Superstar Ricky Martin as the headliner for the Closing Ceremony before the Final at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.”
Cultural Acts: T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony will also feature massive choreographed segments showcasing the vibrant traditions of the co-hosts, India and Sri Lanka, alongside a state-of-the-art light and laser show.
Live Streaming and Telecast in India
You can watch the ceremony and the final live across the following platforms:
Live Telecast (TV): Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and regional channels in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada).
Live Streaming (Digital): JioHotstar app and website.
Audio Coverage: Live commentary will be available on All India Radio (AIR) and ICC mobile app.
