T20 World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony: Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak & Sukhbir Singh Set to Electrify Ahmedabad
The T20 World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony just got a whole lot bigger. The ICC has officially confirmed that global pop icon Ricky Martin, Gujarati queen Falguni Pathak, and Bhangra legend Sukhbir Singh will perform live at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad before the tournament Final between India and New Zealand.
This is not just a cricket final. It is a full-scale musical event happening at the world’s largest cricket stadium, and cricket fans are in for a treat like never before. Check the complete T20 World Cup 2026 schedule to plan your day around this massive event.
Who Is Performing at the Closing Ceremony
Three massive names. Three different sounds. One unforgettable night.
| Artist | Genre | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Falguni Pathak | Gujarati/Bollywood | Maine Payal Hai Chhankai, O Piya |
| Sukhbir Singh | Punjabi Pop/Bhangra | Ishq (Oh Ho Ho Ho), Dil Kare |
| Ricky Martin | Latin Pop | Livin’ la Vida Loca, The Cup of Life |
Falguni Pathak opens the show, bringing home-crowd energy with 50 Bollywood dancers and high-energy choreography. She is one of the most loved live performers in India and will turn Narendra Modi Stadium into a Navratri-style festival ground.
Sukhbir Singh follows with the Dhol Wala and a massive dancer lineup, delivering the classic Punjab energy that has made him a Bollywood and Punjabi pop icon for over two decades.
Then Ricky Martin closes it out. A two-time Grammy winner and five-time Latin Grammy winner, Martin has performed at some of the biggest events in the world. His anthem The Cup of Life was literally written for football’s World Cup, making him the perfect closer for this T20 World Cup 2026 Final night.
Closing Ceremony Timings: What You Need to Know
Missing even a minute of this would be a shame. Here is the exact timeline for the Final day at Narendra Modi Stadium.
| Event | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Gates Open | 3:30 PM |
| Closing Ceremony Begins | 5:30 PM |
| T20 World Cup 2026 Final | 7:00 PM |
Fans are strongly advised to arrive early once gates open at 3:30 PM IST. The stadium is expected to be packed, and getting stuck in traffic means missing Falguni Pathak opening the show in style.
India vs New Zealand: The Final That Sets the Stage
The Closing Ceremony leads directly into the India vs New Zealand Final, which is set to begin at 7:00 PM IST on Sunday at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. For a tournament co-hosted by India, having India in the Final makes this entire event something that will be talked about for years.
You can follow all T20 World Cup 2026 team updates to stay informed on both squads heading into this final.
Where to Watch the Closing Ceremony and Final Live
Can’t be in Ahmedabad? No problem. Multiple free and paid streaming platforms are covering both the Closing Ceremony and the Final live.
You can watch on Touchcric or Crictime for free streaming options. Fans in different regions can also tune in via Yono TV, FreeHit.eu, My Live Cricket, TVNZ, or YuppTV.
More options to catch all the action include Cric Free, MobileCric, SmartCric, and CricHD.
Why This Closing Ceremony Is Different
Most cricket event ceremonies are impressive but forgettable. This one blends three entirely different music worlds into a single 90-minute show at the world’s biggest cricket stadium.
Here is why this hits different:
- Falguni Pathak performing in Ahmedabad, her home turf, gives this a deeply local emotional angle
- Sukhbir’s Bhangra energy with live dhol players is designed for stadium-scale crowd participation
- Ricky Martin bringing Latin pop to Indian cricket fans is a genuinely rare crossover moment
- The Cup of Life as the potential final song before a World Cup Final is perfect symmetry
The ICC has clearly thought about what works culturally for both Indian fans inside the stadium and the global audience watching worldwide.
Check the T20 World Cup 2026 groups and standings to understand how India and New Zealand made it to this final before the curtain drops on this tournament.
FAQs
Q: When does the T20 World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony start? The Closing Ceremony begins at 5:30 PM IST on Sunday at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Q: Who is performing at the T20 WC 2026 Closing Ceremony? Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir Singh, and Ricky Martin are the three headlining performers.
Q: What time do gates open for the Final and Closing Ceremony? Gates open at 3:30 PM IST. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.
Q: Where can I watch the Closing Ceremony live online for free? You can stream it free on platforms like Touchcric, Crictime, MobileCric, SmartCric, and others listed above.
Q: What songs will Ricky Martin perform at the T20 World Cup 2026 Final? No official setlist has been released, but his global hits like Livin’ la Vida Loca and The Cup of Life are expected.
Q: Who is playing in the T20 World Cup 2026 Final? India vs New Zealand is the confirmed Final match at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
