Nora Fatehi and Badshah (Source:X)
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to begin on February 7, 2026, marking the 10th edition of the global tournament. The month-long event will run until 8 March 2026 and will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
A total of 20 teams will compete for the coveted trophy. They have been divided into four groups, with each team playing at least four matches in the group stage.
The top teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage, where the competition will become even more intense.
In the Super 8 round, teams will again be split into two groups of four, and the top two teams from each group will move on to the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals will then face off in the grand final to decide the world champion.
T20 World Cup 2026 to begin with glitz and glamour
The tournament will be officially launched at a grand opening ceremony, where ICC Chairman Jay Shah and the defending champions' captain Rohit Sharma will welcome the iconic T20 World Cup trophy.
He led India to victory in the 2024 edition, which will be joined by 20 young representatives from all participating nations.
India will host matches at five iconic venues. These include the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Sri Lanka will host matches at three venues: R. Premadasa Stadium and SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo, along with the Pallekele Cricket Stadium.
In this article, let's take a look at the live streaming details for the T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony.
When is the T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
The much-awaited ICC T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
What time will the T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony start?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony will begin in the early evening before the opening match, with the ceremony expected to start around 6:00 PM (IST).
Where will the T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony take place?
The highly anticipated T20 World Cup opening ceremony will take place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai before the match between the India and the USA.
Where to watch the T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony live in India on TV?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony will be televised live on TV on Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony live in India on OTT?
The live streaming for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Who is performing at T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
The opening ceremony will feature a star-studded entertainment lineup. Popular performers Rishab Sharma, Shivamani, Badshah, and Nora Fatehi will take centre stage to kick off the tournament in style.
The ceremony will begin with a powerful musical performance by Rishab Sharma and Shivamani.
It is important to note that only the ticket holders for the opening match will be allowed to attend the ceremony.
