WPL (Women’s Premier League) is all set to return with its fourth edition in 2026, and the buzz is high for the new season. The grand opening ceremony will take place on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. And the grand event is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM, while the first match will start at 7:30 PM. Viewers and fans can also watch sitting at the comfort of their homes with the match and the opening ceremony live on Staff Sports Network or stream it via the JioHotstar app and the website.
BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has planned a star-studded event. Ahead of the match between the openers, the Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, an entertainment event will be held. The opening ceremony will be grand with popular rapper and singer Yo Yo Honey Singh performing. Also, Jacqueliene Fernandes will lighten up the event with her performance, joined by Harnaaz Sandhu.
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Popular actress and performer Jacqueliene Fernandes shared an exclusive glimpse from the field showcasing the preparation moments. Wearing a white butterfly neckline top and baggy grey bottom, she looked cool in casuals while her expressions said out loud her excitement.
Sharing her thoughts and building anticipation, Jacqueliene, in her caption, wrote, “WPL tonight!!! Who rock the world??? Girls!! @wplt20.”
Five teams, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz, will compete for the title. The league matches will be played in Mumbai and Vadodara, and the finals of the season will be held on February 5 in Vadodara.
