When Bollywood Glamour Meets Cricket! All you need to Know About WPL Opening Ceremony 2026

The brand new edition of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will kick off on January 9 and will provide entertainment to all cricket enthusiasts around the globe. Vadodara and Navi Mumbai will be the two exclusive venues for this tournament in 2026. The fans will get a chance to watch their favourite players in action for an entire month starting from this Friday.

When it comes to this league's past opening ceremonies, those are unforgettable entertainment nights where the Bollywood glamour meets the cricket. Since the start of the WPL, celebrities have been performing at the opening ceremony, increasing the charm of the tournament. In this article, we'll talk about the details related to the WPL opening ceremony 2026.

WPL Opening Ceremony 2026

One of the biggest women's cricket leagues in the world's opening ceremony stage is ready to set on fire with stunning performances of Bollywood's superstars and the king of 90-s Rap music industry. The WPL opening ceremony timing is expected to begin around 6:45 PM IST and will run till the toss.

The opening match is between Mumbai Indians Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Navi Mumbai. Meanwhile, the BCCI has confirmed that musical sensation Yo Yo Honey Singh and Bollywood diva Jacqueline Fernandez will perform at the opening ceremony. Moreover, Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu will also be present during the opening ceremony.

BCCI President Mithun Manhas is likely to be present to commemorate the ceremony along with the WPL chairman Jayesh George. The night will be filled with excitement and entertainment for the fans who will be present in the stadium. The viewers can also watch the opening ceremony through their mobile phones on the JioHotstar platform. The opening ceremony will also be available on Star Sports Network for fans at home.

WPL Opening Ceremony Guest

The opening ceremony of the Women's Premier League 2026 will be super fun and exciting, as the fans might expect a few other guests to attend the ceremony. Since the tournament is getting started, Rajeev Shukla, vice president of BCCI, is likely to be present along with cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, and others. ICC president Jay Shah may also be there, along with some other former India players and BCCI office bearers.

The fans will get to enjoy the ceremony and have fun watching the live performance of the celebrities. There will be music, dance performances, and fun interaction with the audience. Additionally, the WPL trophy will be on the stage, and the captains will be called, and a small interaction will be held as well.