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Hockey World Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony Free Live Streaming, TV Channel and Live from Barabati Stadium Cuttack
The much-awaited FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 will officially get underway with a grand opening ceremony at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha. The hockey World Cup opening ceremony, dubbed ‘Celebrations’, will showcase India’s rich culture and recent advancements. The gala will also see global and local Odia celebrities light up the stadium with their musical and dance performances.
Who will perform at the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 opening ceremony?
Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Disha Patani, internationally acclaimed K-Pop band BLACKSWAN, featuring Odisha’s very own Shreya Lenka, are some of the stars expected to perform in a packed 40,000-capacity stadium.
Bollywood music composer Pritam who composed Hockey Hai Dil Mera, the official Hockey World Cup anthem, will also perform live with the 11 singers who sang the song.
The FIH Hockey World Cup opening ceremony starts at the Barabati Stadium from 6:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time. Cuttack’s district administration has also announced the closure of schools and colleges after 2:00 PM IST on Wednesday.
Giant LED screens and 16 Hockey Fan Parks have been set up across the city for live streaming of the opening ceremony.
“The Celebration is an integral part of the tournament as it symbolizes our pride in both our state and our nation for playing host to the Hockey World Cup for the second consecutive time,” Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said.
After the opening ceremony, the action will move to Bhubaneswar and Rourkela - the two cities that will host the FIH Hockey World Cup matches, starting from January 13.
The Indian men’s hockey team will open its campaign against Spain at the newly-built Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on January 13.
When does the Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 opening ceremony start
The FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 opening ceremony starts at 6:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Where to watch the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 opening ceremony live in India
Fans can watch the live telecast of the Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 opening ceremony on Star Sports First, Star Sports Select 2, Star Sports Select 2 HD. Live streaming of the Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 opening ceremony will be available on the watch.hockey and Disney+Hotstar app and website.
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