Ricky Martin Shocks Fans With 2026 World Tour Reveal: Full City List, Presale Dates & How to Get Tickets

Global pop icon Ricky Martin is set to ignite the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium this evening, just hours before the India-New Zealand final. The Latin superstar will headline a three-act pre-match concert that also features Garba queen Falguni Pathak and Punjabi hit-maker Sukhbir Singh. Kick-off for the music extravaganza is 5:30 pm IST, with stadium gates opening at 3:30 pm; the World Cup final begins at 7 pm. Fans worldwide can stream the entire closing ceremony live on Disney+ Hotstar and watch the television broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while the 132,000-seat arena is expected to reach full capacity. Martin, a two-time Grammy winner famous for smash hits “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” “She Bangs,” and the football anthem “The Cup of Life,” is bringing a specially curated set list tailored to cricket’s biggest night. Event organisers say the performance will blend his signature Latin-pop energy with Bollywood choreography, creating what the ICC calls “one celebration you don’t want to miss.” Expect fireworks, stadium-wide sing-alongs and an on-stage countdown that segues straight into the toss. The booking underscores the tournament’s push for global crossover appeal: Martin’s last India show was in 2016, and social media buzz for his World Cup return has already pushed #RickyMartin and #T20WorldCupFinal into trending territory. Travel portals report a late surge in Ahmedabad hotel searches, and local authorities have issued traffic diversions around Motera to manage the concert-to-cricket rush. Quick guide for viewers: • Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad • Ceremony start: 5:30 pm IST (gates 3:30 pm) • Watch live: Star Sports 1/HD, Disney+ Hotstar (global streaming) • Match: India vs New Zealand, 7 pm IST first ball Whether you’re in the stands or on the sofa, tonight’s Ricky Martin showcase promises to crank World Cup fever to “la vida loca” levels—setting the perfect rhythm for a blockbuster India-New Zealand showdown.