T20 World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony: Date, time, venue, celebrities list & live streaming details
The T20 World Cup 2026 is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
The highly anticipated ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is just around the corner. The opening ceremony of this prestigious tournament will take place on Saturday (February 7) at 6 PM at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Celebrities such as Badshah and Nora Fatehi will also perform at the opening ceremony of the tournament. India’s first fixture of the competition will also be played at the same venue on the same day, with the Men in Blue facing the USA at 7 pm.
The defending champions, led by Suryakumar Yadav, are eager to replicate their success from the previous edition and become the first team to win three titles. Nevertheless, for the action-packed first day, two more matches are scheduled: the Netherlands will face Pakistan in Colombo at 11 am.
On the other hand, Scotland will clash with the West Indies at Eden Gardens at 3:30 pm. Thus, without any further ado, let’s take a look at all the details about the opening ceremony of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
When will the opening ceremony of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 start?
The opening ceremony for the tournament will commence at 6 pm IST on Saturday, February 7.
Where will the opening ceremony of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The opening ceremony will take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where India will also play their first match of the tournament.
Who will be performing at the opening ceremony of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
Famous Indian singers and celebrities will take to the stage to perform in the opening ceremony of the coveted tournament.
According to ICC’s official website, famous Indian sitarist and music producer Rishab Sharma, rapper Badshah, percussionist Sivamani, and Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi will take centre stage before the game between defending champions India and the USA.
Where to watch the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony live?
The opening ceremony of the 2026 ICC T20 Cricket World Cup will be telecast live on the Star Sports network channels. Meanwhile, fans can also enjoy the action on the JioHotstar app and website.
How many teams are playing in the 2026 T20 World Cup?
The 2026 edition of the tournament will see 20 teams, divided into four groups.
When will the 2026 T20 World Cup Opening Ceremony take place?
The opening ceremony for the tournament will commence at 6 pm IST on Saturday, February 7.
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