From Silver Screen to Cricket Scene: Top 3 Celebrities Set to Light Up WPL Opening Ceremony 2026

The Women's Premier League (WPL) is all set to start from January 9 in Navi Mumbai. The fourth edition of the tournament will kickoff at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai after the highly awaited opening ceremony.

There are many celebrities who are going to be present at the event, entertaining the crowd where women's cricket extravaganza will begin. We will talk about the top three celebrities who will perform at the WPL 2026 opening ceremony.

Top 3 Celebrities in WPL Opening Ceremony 2026

The WPL 2026 is one of the most talked event in T20 cricket for the kind of entertainment it has been producing over the past few years. It is arguably one of the biggest cricket leagues in the world. As a result, the WPL 2026 opening ceremony is also expected to be an exciting one. Let's have a look at the 3 celebrities who will be seen performing in this event.

1. Honey Singh

Yo Yo Honey Singh is a renowned and a talented singer and will perform a few of his songs during the opening ceremony. He has a great influence over the younger audience and has been their favorite for years.

2. Jacqueline Fernandez

The WPL opening ceremony will also see Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez performing on the stage. She is a fabulous dancer and will entertain the crowd with her moves. Her presence among the WPL opening ceremony celebrity list will make the evening even more special for the spectators.

3. Harnoor Sandhu

Apart from her, Harnoor Sandhu, the 2021 Miss Universe will also be present during the Women's Premier League opening ceremony. She will have a chat session with the cricketers and share her own journey as well. Fans can expect some dance performances from Sandhu.

The crowd is expected to come out in numbers and support the players and the celebrities performing during the opening ceremony event. Just like every other season, the edition too will kickoff on a great note, setting the stage for the rest of the season. The fans can live action on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.

MI to Clash with RCB in Tournament Opener

Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) are all set to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) on January 9, at the D.Y Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. While MI-W are the defending champions this season, RCB-W won the title last year. Both teams have some of the best women cricketers in the world.

If we look at the players from both teams, Harmanpreet Kaur and Hayley Matthews are the Players to watch out for. Harmanpreet has scored 851 runs in 27 matches at a strike rate of 143.51. She has an average of 40.52. Matthews has been one of the best all-rounders, scoring runs and taking wickets. She is also the highest wicket-taker with 41 wickets in 29 matches. She has also scored 758 runs. Both the players have been quite crucial for MI and helped them win matches.

For RCB, Smriti Mandhana will be expected to lead from the front. She is one of the best batters in the team and has played brilliantly in the last few years. Hence, the fans can expect a thrilling contest between the two teams today in Navi Mumbai. The game will start at 7.30 PM IST.