Lionel Messi India Tour Mumbai: In what might be the most exciting news for Indian football fans in some time, legendary Argentine player, Barcelona legend, and World Cup winner Lionel Messi will visit India in December 2025.
As part of the “GOAT Tour of India 2025”, Messi will visit four cities – Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi. Today, we will discuss the date and location of the iconic player’s first-ever official visit to the ‘City of Dreams’, Mumbai.
Lionel Messi India Tour Mumbai: All Details
Mumbai will be the third stop on the Argentine legend’s three-day, four-city tour. He will make his appearance on December 14, at around 5:30 pm IST at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.
This will be one of only two stops on his tour where Messi will actually take to the field. However, his taking to the field will be in a unique way. The 38-year-old will participate in the Padel GOAT Cup. Here, the footballer will get to show off his otherwise lesser-known skills in the sport of padel.
This will be a part of a larger showcase event, which will also include a football masterclass display by the GOAT, food festivals, and much more for the fans.
The whole event is likely to attract some of the biggest stars from sports and Bollywood, like Shah Rukh Khan, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar. Some of them may also join this tournament, which is expected to be a light-hearted affair.
As previously mentioned, Lionel Messi will visit Mumbai on December 14th, arriving at the Wankhede Stadium around 5:30 pm IST. While fans are excited for the event, the prices have shocked and upset some, especially for the Mumbai event.
Messi’s visit to Mumbai is expected to be the most involved, with him participating in multiple activities. So, it’s no surprise that this event’s prices are the tour’s highest.
While general admission tickets in Delhi and Kolkata start from Rs. 5000 and Rs. 3500, respectively, those same general entry passes will cost a minimum of Rs. 7000 for the Wankhede event and will go up to Rs. 8500.
The premium passes for this event will cost anywhere from Rs. 20000 to Rs. 30000, while the VIP/GOAT pass, which will include a meet and greet, signed items, and lounge access, will cost Rs. 40000 to Rs. 60000.
FAQs –
Q) Has Messi ever visited India before?
A) Yes! Lionel Messi visited India back in 2011 at a point where he was already one of the best players in the world, but his stardom was still on the rise. He visited Kolkata’s iconic Salt Lake Stadium and played a friendly match.
Q) How long will Messi’s 2025 tour of India be?
A) Lionel Messi’s ‘GOAT Tour of India 2025’ will last three days, starting on December 13 in Kolkata and Ahmedabad, and ending on December 15 in Delhi.
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