The Women’s Premier League is back, and cricket fans won’t want to miss a ball. The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season kicks off today in Navi Mumbai, with defending champions Mumbai Indians Women facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the opening clash. The good news? Jio users can stream the entire tournament live without paying separately for an OTT subscription.
WPL 2026: Opening match details
The season opener will be played at the Dr DY Patil Cricket Stadium, with the opening ceremony scheduled for 6:45 pm IST, followed by the match at 7:30 pm IST. Along with MI and RCB, Delhi Capitals Women, UP Warriorz, and Gujarat Giants Women complete the five-team lineup this season.
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All WPL 2026 matches will be streamed live on JioHotstar, but many viewers are unsure whether they need to buy a separate subscription.
Free WPL streaming for Jio users: What’s the catch?
If you’re on the Reliance Jio network, there’s some relief. Jio is bundling free JioHotstar access with several prepaid recharge plans. That means you can watch WPL 2026 live without paying extra, as long as you’re on an eligible plan.
This move is part of Jio’s ongoing strategy of offering OTT subscriptions as add-ons, and JioHotstar has become one of its biggest draws for sports fans.
Jio prepaid plans with free JioHotstar access
Here’s a quick look at the popular Jio recharge plans that include complimentary JioHotstar streaming:
- ₹100 add-on plan: 5GB one-time data
- ₹195 data add-on: 15GB one-time data
- ₹349 / ₹399 / ₹449 / ₹500 monthly plans: 2GB per day (4G) with unlimited 5G, unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day
- ₹450 unlimited 5G (36 days): 2GB per day (4G), unlimited calls
- ₹629 bi-monthly plan: 2GB per day (4G)
- ₹859 / ₹899 quarterly plans: 2GB per day (4G), with extra data benefits on select plans
- ₹999 unlimited 5G (98 days)
- ₹2025 unlimited 5G (200 days): 2.5GB per day (4G)
- ₹3999 unlimited 5G (365 days): 2.5GB per day (4G)
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All these plans come with free access to JioHotstar, letting users stream WPL 2026 matches live without buying a separate OTT subscription.
Bottom line
For Jio users, watching WPL 2026 is almost a freebie if you’re already recharging with one of these plans. With top teams, big match-ups, and rising stars in women’s cricket, the league promises high-voltage action—and Jio subscribers can enjoy it all with just a simple recharge.
