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WPL 2026 Kicks Off Tonight With Mumbai Indians vs RCB at DY Patil

The compact two-venue season doubles as a T20 World Cup audition for emerging and established players.

Overview

  • Opening match begins at 7:30 PM IST in Navi Mumbai with the toss at approximately 7:00 PM at Dr DY Patil Stadium.
  • All fixtures air on Star Sports with live streaming on JioHotstar, providing daily prime-time coverage in India.
  • Five teams play a double round-robin with the Eliminator on February 3 and the Final on February 5 in Vadodara.
  • Mumbai Indians enter as two-time defending champions, while RCB adjust after Ellyse Perry’s confirmed withdrawal for personal reasons.
  • The opening ceremony in Navi Mumbai is scheduled to feature performances by Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez before play begins.