Lionel Messi’s “GOAT India Tour 2025” is about to light up the country. In just three days, he’ll hit four cities—Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. The buzz is unreal. Fans are losing their minds; officials are scrambling, social media’s on fire. Kolkata gets things started, and the city’s already packed with fans, ticket lines that stretch for blocks, and an avalanche of online posts screaming Messi’s name.
Here’s How It All Unfolds
The tour kicks off Saturday, December 13th, in Kolkata. Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), 10:30 AM. The opening ceremony and the GOAT Cup take center stage, with Indian sports icons like Sourav Ganguly, Bhaichung Bhutia, and Leander Paes joining the action.
By evening, Messi touches down in Hyderabad. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium to host the main event starting from 7 PM. That is - “Revanth Reddy 9 vs. Lionel Messi 10” exhibition match. Local players and government school kids get a shot on the field. Expect penalty shootouts, music, and a city that won’t sleep.
Sunday, December 14th: Mumbai. Wankhede Stadium, 5:00 PM. The spotlight shifts to the “Padel GOAT Cup,” a football master-class, and—if the stars align—interactions with legendary names like Sachin Tendulkar and M.S. Dhoni.
Monday, December 15th, it all wraps up in New Delhi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, 1:30 PM. Messi meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi, connects with fans one last time, and gets honoured in a closing ceremony.
Hyderabad Ramps Up for Mega Event
Telangana’s not taking any chances. With Messi leading the Hyderabad leg, the Revanth Reddy government has gone full throttle. Security tightened. Logistics streamlined. Promotion hoardings are blowing up everywhere. The Chief Minister himself is overseeing prep at the stadium—planning crowd control, VIP protocols, and special fan zones. Extra security teams, better stadium access, medical staff on standby, and a city-wide media blitz are all in play. Hyderabad wants the world watching.
Social Media Focus
Online, #MessiInIndia is everywhere. Fans swap ticket tips, map out travel, and flood feeds with videos and celebrations. For Hyderabad, Messi’s visit is more than a game—it’s a statement that the city’s ready for the global sports spotlight. As the days tick down, one thing’s clear: Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi are about to host a sporting spectacle India’s never seen before. Messi mania isn’t slowing down. It’s just getting started.