'GOAT India Tour': Shah Rukh Khan meets Lionel Messi in Kolkata, football legend clicks a picture with actor's son AbRam- Watch

Waves OTT, the digital streaming platform of Prasar Bharati, is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for Indian sports fans by streaming Lionel Messi’s historic “GOAT India Tour” LIVE and completely free from December 13 to 15, exclusively on Waves OTT.

For the first time, fans across India will be able to watch every moment of Messi’s India tour live on their mobile phones, smart TVs, and connected devices without any subscription or payment, making it one of the most widely accessible global sporting events ever streamed in the country.

Three Cities. Three Nights. One Global Football Icon.

* December 13 – Kolkata
* December 14 – Mumbai
* December 15 – Delhi

Shah Rukh Khan meets Messi

The actor traveled to Kolkata to meet the football legend and his son AbRam even got a picture clicked with Messi. Here’s the video:

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What SRK tweeted about the Kolkata visit

This time round not planning my Knight in Kolkata…. and hoping the day Ride is completely ‘Messi’. See you guys on the 13th at the Salt Lake Stadium.

This time round not planning my Knight in Kolkata…. and hoping the day Ride is completely ‘Messi’.
See you guys on the 13th at the Salt Lake Stadium.

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 11, 2025

About the GOAT India Tour

The tour begins in Kolkata, marking Messi’s much-awaited return to India after 14 years. Viewers can look forward to a high-energy, prime-time spectacle featuring a thrilling exhibition match with Indian and international football talent, Messi’s exclusive masterclass moments, nail-biting penalty shootouts, and a grand on-field felicitation of the football legend. The evening will culminate in a special musical tribute celebrating Messi’s journey and his deep connection with fans.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, said: “Streaming Messi’s GOAT India Tour freely for all viewers reflects our commitment to bringing world-class events to every Indian home. This is more than a sporting event, it is a cultural moment. Waves OTT is proud to enable millions of fans to witness Messi’s historic return to India together, without barriers.”