Overview:
Viewers can stream the WPL 2026 opener live on the Jio Hotstar app and website using an active account.
The DY Patil Stadium, still fresh from hosting India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup triumph, is set to stage the opening chapter of the 2026 Women’s Premier League.
The opening clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru marks more than just the start of WPL’s fourth edition, where players outside the core national group will look to impress India’s selectors with the T20 World Cup looming.
MI vs RCB match 1: Live streaming details
When and where will the MI vs RCB Match 1 take place?
The opening match of WPL 2026 between Mumbai Indians Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will be played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Friday, January 9. The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST, with the first ball to be bowled at 7:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast MI vs RCB live in India?
The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network across India.
How can fans in India watch the live streaming of MI vs RCB Match 1?
Viewers can stream the WPL 2026 opener live on the Jio Hotstar app and website using an active account.
MI vs RCB Squad
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (C), Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Richa Ghosh, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Pooja Vastrakar, Prathyoosha Kumar, Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, D. Hemalatha
Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Nalla Reddy, Sajana Sajeevan, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G. Kamalini, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth