After a chaotic opening in Calcutta followed by a successful event in Hyderabad, Lionel Messi shifts the spotlight to New Delhi on Monday for the fourth and final leg of his GOAT Tour.
The itinerary is stacked: a practice game, a congratulatory event and a meet-and-greet with Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India.
Messi Delhi Itinerary
Arrival: Sunday morning, direct from Mumbai.
GOAT Cup practice match:
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Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium
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Time: around 1:30 PM
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The gates open at 11:30 am
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Guests: Virat Kohli
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Players: Minerva Academy’s U14/15 teams for a 9v9 match
Private meet-and-greet (expected):
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Time: around 4:30 PM
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Guests for meeting 1: Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, and Amit Shah, Minister of Home Affairs
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Guests for Meeting 2: Chief of Defense Staff, along with the Chief Justice of India
Ticket prices New Delhi (Arun Jaitley Stadium)
General Tickets: Rs. 4720 to Rs. 5900 – as on Friday. However, the event is now sold out.
However, Messi’s tour will also be televised on Doordarshan and Sony LIV. Below is the schedule of the GOAT Tour on TV:
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December 13 – Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Calcutta – 9am
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December 13 – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad – 7:00 PM
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December 14 – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – 4:00 PM
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December 15 – Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi – 12:30 PM
Published on December 14, 2025
