THE MESSI EXPERIENCE – A Dream Come True is set to arrive in India this March, following successful premieres in cities including Buenos Aires, Puerto Rico, Panama, Beijing, Chicago, Mexico City, Miami, Los Angeles and São Paulo.
Produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, the exhibition will open in Mumbai on 20 March before moving to Bengaluru from 19 June. The India edition will be staged at Century Mills in Lower Parel, Mumbai, and at Bhartiya City Mall in Bengaluru.
Hosted across two of India’s most vibrant cities, The Messi Experience promises an interactive, multisensory journey through the defining moments of the Argentine star’s life and career. From his early days in Rosario to lifting the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, fans will relive the key milestones, struggles and triumphs that shaped his rise.
The 75-minute experience is spread across nine themed zones, blending artificial intelligence, immersive environments and curated content. Visitors will be able to train like Messi, step into recreated match moments and explore exclusive personal stories from his journey. The exhibition will also feature an official merchandise store and a dedicated activation zone, per the media release.
Messi said, “I am thrilled to see this project come to life and bring fans even closer to me – both on and off the field. I have always sought to inspire and connect with people through my passion for soccer, and this experience will allow Indian fans to relive the most unforgettable moments of my career.”
BookMyShow chief business officer – live events Naman Pugalia shared, “The Messi Experience’s debut in India marks a new chapter for football lovers across the country, bringing them closer than ever to one of the world’s most celebrated sporting personalities through a landmark exhibition. Leo Messi is far more than a football legend; he is a global cultural icon whose story has inspired generations worldwide. Our vision is to consistently deliver world-class, immersive experiences to Indian audiences and this exhibition embodies that ambition by seamlessly blending sport, storytelling and cutting-edge technology in a way India has never witnessed before. With the nation’s rapidly growing football fandom and a strong appetite for premium global IPs, The Messi Experience is poised to become one of the most compelling and talked-about cultural attractions of 2026.”
