It’s raining stars at the WPL 2026 opening ceremony at DY Patil Stadium. The fourth season of the cricket league is underway, and before the players took to the ground, the stars took the stage and gave the audience a stunning start.
Ahead of the match between the season opener Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu started off the night. Looking stunning in a golden gown, she addressed the crowd and players and gave an empowering speech. Following her appearance, Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez and popular rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh took the stage and gave an enthralling performance.
WPL 2026 Opening Ceremony: Jacqueline Fernandez & Yo Yo Honey Singh Kick Off Ceremony.
At DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday, Jacqueline Fernandez and Yo Yo Honey Singh set the mood of the night on a high note as they performed, sang, and made the entire crowd and the players groove.
Taking the stage, the Kick actress gave an electrifying performance to a mashup of several songs. She looked stunning in a glittering all-white short dress paired with boots. Matching her dress, her makeup was all shiny, and she had done her hair in a high ponytail.
After her, singer and rapper Honey Singh took the stage. Looking cool in a white coat and black pants, he started his performance from the dugout with Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Smriti Mandhana and Mumbai Indians’ captain Harmanpreet Kaur sitting beside him.
Walking towards the stage in his swag style, the singer made the entire jam-packed crowd groove on his songs like “Millionaire”, ”Lungi Dance” and “Blue Eyes”. Over the performance, the crowd went crazy as she cheered and hooted for the stars.
The performances took place after the coin toss, which Smriti Mandhana won, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru chose to field first vs the Mumbai Indians.
When and where to watch live streaming in India?
The fourth season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2026) began on Friday (January 9), and cricket enthusiasts can watch the match on the Star Sports Network and on Jio Hotstar.