WPL 2026: Yo Yo Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez to headline opening ceremony in Navi Mumbai
Yo Yo Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez will preside over the opening ceremony of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium. Fans can expect high-energy performances as the celebration begins ahead of the first leg; live stream details are now available.
The opening ceremony of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 in Navi Mumbai will be a spectacular combination of cricket and entertainment and the main attractions of the pre-match show will be the performances of Yo Yo Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez.
Honey Singh will be in the spotlight during the WPL 2026 pre-match festivities and will create an exciting atmosphere for the upcoming season by performing just before the opening match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. Jacqueline Fernandez is expected to deliver her own touch of glamor and excitement with a special performance and enhance the overall experience.
A pioneer in Indian hip-hop and Punjabi pop, Yo Yo Honey Singh rose to popularity in the early 2010s with hit songs such as Brown Rang, Angreji Beat and Lungi Dance, changing the pop music landscape in India.
When the rhythm drops, history begins.
Yo Yo Honey Singh takes center stage at the TATA WPL 2026 Pre-Match Entertainment and sets the tone for an exciting season!
DY Patil Stadium | 9 January#TATAWPL | #MIvRCB | #KhelEmotionKa | @asliyoyo pic.twitter.com/9eAh6wX69H
— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) January 7, 2026
Jacqueline Fernandez, a well-known Bollywood actress and former Miss Sri Lanka Universe, is appreciated for her vibrant dance performances and captivating screen presence.
This scene celebrates more than sports, it celebrates women
#TATAWPL Opening Day comes alive with Jacqueline Fernandez’s Pre-Match performance honoring her confidence, courage and the unstoppable rise of women in sports. #KhelEmotionKa | #MIvRCB | @Asli_Jacqueline pic.twitter.com/Jrk7Ph9REs
— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) January 7, 2026
Live Broadcast Details
WPL 2026 will kick off with the MI vs RCB match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 9, with an opening ceremony presided over by Yo Yo Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez before the match kicks off at 7:30 pm IST. Live streaming on JioCinema app/website is free and TV is available on Star Sports Network.
WPL is gearing up for its most competitive season, which will take place in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara from January 9 to February 5. Five teams – MI, RCB, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz – will compete in the double-round format; The best teams will take part directly in the finals, while the second and third placed teams will face each other in the Eliminator on February 3.
Following a high-stakes mega auction in New Delhi, team rosters were dramatically changed, bringing together established international stars with emerging Indian talent, raising the expectation for tighter matches and more complex strategies. The league’s growing commercial presence underscores the rapid development of women’s cricket in India.
Leadership will be in focus once again, with prominent captains like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Meg Lanning and Jemimah Rodrigues leading their teams.
Featuring top international talent alongside a new wave of Indian cricketers eager to shine, WPL 2026 will offer an exciting mix of explosive batting, strategic bowling and intense T20 action, potentially influencing team selections for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup.
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