The Women’s Premier League 2026 is set to begin on a high-energy note, with Yo Yo Honey Singh and Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandez confirmed to perform at the opening ceremony. The star-studded event will take place just ahead of the season opener between Mumbai Indians Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, turning the first night into a full-blown spectacle.
The ceremony will be hosted at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, with organisers promising a mix of music, glamour and cricket to kick off the fourth edition of the league.
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A Festival-Like Start to WPL 2026
The WPL has steadily grown beyond just cricket, positioning itself as a prime-time sporting product. With packed stadiums, rising TV ratings and players becoming household names, the league’s opening ceremony has become a statement event.
Honey Singh’s performance comes amid his much-talked-about comeback phase, while Jacqueline Fernandez’s stage presence is expected to add visual appeal and mass appeal. Together, they underline the league’s push to blend top-tier sport with mainstream entertainment.
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On the cricketing front, the opening clash already carries plenty of weight. Mumbai Indians Women are two-time WPL champions, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women lifted their maiden title in 2024. As the only two teams to have won the trophy so far, their face-off is being billed as one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season.
Fans inside the stadium will get to enjoy the performances before the first ball is bowled, setting the tone for what promises to be an intense and closely followed tournament.
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WPL 2026 Schedule at a Glance
The fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League will run from January 9 to February 5, 2026. Five teams—Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz—will compete in a double round-robin format followed by the playoffs.
Matches will be staged across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, with the DY Patil Stadium hosting the opening game before the tournament shifts between key venues.
With big names on stage and heavyweight teams on the field, WPL 2026 is shaping up to start with noise, colour and serious cricketing promise.
