According to the update shared by BCCI via the IPL X handle, the IPL 2024 opening ceremony will be held at 6:30 pm at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. The event will be broadcast via the Star Sports networks while it can also live-streamed via the JioCinema app. IPL 2024: Match timings The inaugural match of IPL 2024 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is scheduled to start at 8:00 pm IST at MA Chidambaram International Cricket Stadium, Chennai on March 22. The remaining league matches of the 17th edition are scheduled to start at 3.30 pm and 7.30 pm IST.