WPL 2026 opening ceremony: Date, time, performers, venue & other details

WPL 2026 (Women's Premier League) is set scheduled to kickstart its fourth season on Friday with an auspicious opening ceremony, targeting a fusion of Bollywood and cricket. The women's cricket tournament is set to begin with a much anticipated battle, but the opening ceremony is promising an evening of entertainment and enthusiasm ahead of the match. Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to open the WPL season with a spectacular event.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) aims to make the key event memorable amid the growing prominence of women's cricket, as fans are excited to watch the Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana-led squads.

WPL 2026 opening ceremony timing

The opening ceremony of WPL 2026 will feature a star-studded lineup of Bollywood celebrities. The event is set to begin at 6:45 PM on Friday. As the battle begins, the first match will be played between MI and RCB, starting 7:30 PM.

WPL 2026 opening ceremony: Where to watch?

Women's Premier League opening ceremony will be streaming live on JioHotstar and Star Sports India channel, starting 6:45 PM.

WPL 2026 opening ceremony: Who are the performers?

The BCCI has arranged a line-up of Bollywood stars for a music and entertainment-packed evening. The WPL opening ceremony will feature Jacqueline Fernandez, Honey Singh & Harnaaz Sandhu who will light up the stage for the tournament.

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangaluru (MI vs RCB)

As MI walks up to the pitch to secure its third victory in WPL, RCB is aiming to add a second trophy to its portfolio. The two iconic Indian cricketers Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana are said to compete against each other in a much-awaited battle between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Catch the live action at 7:30 PM onwards.