- Rishab Sharma, Shivamani, Badshah, and Nora Fatehi to headline Wankhede extravaganza
- ICC Trophy to make a spectacular jetpack-assisted entrance
- Only ticket holders will witness the live show ahead of India vs USA opener
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will kick off in spectacular fashion as some of the biggest names in Indian music and entertainment take centre stage at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium. Rishab Sharma and Shivamani will open the festivities with a high-energy musical medley, followed by performances from superstar rapper Badshah and dancer-actress Nora Fatehi, promising an unforgettable start to the tournament.
The ICC T20 World Cup Trophy will make a jaw-dropping entrance, arriving on the field via a jetpack performer, before being officially unveiled by ICC Chairman Jay Shah and former India captain Rohit Sharma. Twenty young ambassadors, representing all participating nations, will join the ceremony to formally launch the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup.
Fans attending the match between co-hosts India and USA are encouraged to arrive early to catch the full spectacle. The 2026 edition will see 20 teams competing in 55 matches across India and Sri Lanka, all vying for the chance to lift the coveted ICC T20 Trophy.
With music, glamour, and cricket converging for the grand opening, the T20 World Cup 2026 set to begin with a show as thrilling as the matches themselves.
