The opening ceremony of the fifth season of Indian Premier League (IPL) took place on the evening of 3 April 2012 in the YMCA College of Physical Education, Chennai.

[3][4] Similar to the previous versions, the captains of the nine participating teams took the "MCC Spirit of Cricket" pledge.

[2] The event was planned to be held at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, but was shifted to the YMCA College of Physical Education ground.

[2] Later, the Colonial Cousins, along with South African band First Project and DJ Ravi Drums, performed in the ceremony.

[2] He then formally opened the 2012 IPL, saying, "It gives me a great pleasure to flag off the fifth edition of the DLF Indian Premier League, an arena where quality international and domestic cricketers take part in intense contest of strategy and skill.

[2] American pop star Katy Perry closed the ceremony performing "Firework" and "California Gurls".