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T20 World Cup 2026 Kicks Off with Spectacular Mumbai Opening Ceremony

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 commenced with a vibrant opening ceremony at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. The event featured a jetpack-assisted trophy arrival, greeted by ICC Chairman Jay Shah and former captain Rohit Sharma. Headline performances by Badshah and Nora Fatehi energized the crowd before the sporting action began. The ceremony set the stage for the tournament opener between co-hosts India and the USA.

Key Points: T20 World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony in Mumbai

  • Trophy arrives via jetpack performer
  • Badshah and Nora Fatehi headline performances
  • Ceremony precedes India vs USA opener
  • 20 teams to compete across 55 matches
  • Event open only to match ticket holders
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T20 WC: Glittering opening ceremony to get tournament underway in Mumbai

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 begins with a star-studded opening ceremony at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium featuring Badshah and Nora Fatehi.

"The ceremony has been designed to reflect the pace and energy of T20 cricket - ICC"

Mumbai, Feb 6

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will burst into life on Friday evening with a high-energy opening ceremony at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium, setting the tone for an action-packed tournament before co-hosts India face the USA.

The show opens with a powerful musical medley from Rishab Sharma and Shivamani before the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Trophy makes a spectacular arrival, carried into the stadium by a jetpack performer in a moment designed to captivate fans inside the Wankhede Stadium.

The tournament trophy will be greeted by ICC Chairman Jay Shah and former India captain Rohit Sharma, who led the defending champions to glory at the previous edition in 2024. They will be accompanied by 20 children representing every participating country and will formally declare the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 open.

Following the trophy's arrival, fans will be treated to headline singing and dance showcases, with chart-topping star Badshah delivering a high-energy live performance before Nora Fatehi takes centre stage for a dynamic dance spectacular, supported by a large cast of dancers. The ceremony culminates with both artists coming together for a grand finale.

The ceremony has been designed to reflect the pace and energy of T20 cricket, with the field of play acting as a unified visual canvas and the official tournament logo forming the main performance stage. The show will close with a stunning pyrotechnic display before the fireworks begin on the pitch with India vs USA starting at 7 pm IST.

The opening ceremony will kick off the much-awaited 10th edition of the tournament to be played across India and Sri Lanka. Twenty teams, split into four groups, will fight it out in 55 matches for the chance to get their hands on the coveted trophy.

Only ticket holders for the match will be able to attend the opening ceremony.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Feeling so proud that we are hosting again! Seeing Rohit Sharma there will be emotional after he led us to victory last time. The ceremony looks grand, but I just hope the focus remains on the cricket afterwards. Let's go, Team India!
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Aman W
The lineup is fantastic, but only ticket holders for the match can attend? That's a bit disappointing for local fans who wanted to just experience the opening. They could have had a separate viewing area. Otherwise, shaandaar shuruaat ho rahi hai!
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David E
Watching from the UK. India really knows how to put on a show. The mix of traditional music with a jetpack is wild! Looking forward to a great tournament. Good luck to all teams, especially hoping for a competitive game from the USA.
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Shreya B
Love the detail about the 20 children from each nation. It's a beautiful, inclusive touch. The ceremony seems well-planned to reflect T20's fast pace. Just hoping the traffic and security arrangements in Mumbai are smooth for everyone attending.
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Vikram M
As a cricket fan first, I appreciate the glitz but the real ceremony is the first ball bowled. Hope the pitch is a belter! USA as opponents in the opener is interesting for the growth of the game. Let's start with a big win, boys!

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