MI vs RCB WPL 2026 Live Streaming: Where To Watch Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE On TV

The Women's Premier League 2026 kicks off on Friday, January 9, with a blockbuster opening clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The MI vs RCB WPL 2026 match is set to draw massive attention as it comes at a crucial time ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup.

The D.Y. Patil Stadium recently hosted India's historic ICC Women's ODI World Cup title win, adding further significance to the WPL 2026 opener. With national selectors closely monitoring the league, the MI vs RCB contest offers a high-pressure platform for players pushing for India selection or a return to the squad.

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: Match Date, Time and Venue

Match: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Tournament: Women's Premier League 2026

Date: Friday, January 9, 2026

Venue: D.Y. Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai

Start Time: 7:30 PM IST

Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026 Live Telecast on TV

Fans can watch the MI vs RCB WPL 2026 match live on television through the Star Sports Network, which holds the official broadcast rights for the Women's Premier League in India.

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026 Live Streaming Online

For online viewers, the Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru WPL 2026 match will be live streamed on the JioHotstar platform. The match will be available for live streaming across mobile phones, tablets, smart TVs and desktops, allowing fans to watch the action from anywhere.

Mumbai Indians Squad

Mumbai Indians will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur in WPL 2026 and feature a strong mix of international stars and domestic talent.
Players: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey, Milly Illingworth, G. Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajana Sajeevan, Rahila Firdous, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Nalla Reddy

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad

Smriti Mandhana will captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with a squad combining experience, youth and international firepower.
Players: Smriti Mandhana (C), Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, D. Hemalatha, Grace Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Georgia Voll, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Sayali Satghare, Gautami Naik, Prema Rawat, Prathyoosha Kumar

The MI vs RCB WPL 2026 match also renews the much-anticipated rivalry between Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, who were seen together with the championship trophy ahead of the season opener. A packed crowd is expected at the venue, adding to the pressure on players eyeing national selection.

As the Women's Premier League enters its fourth season, performances in the MI vs RCB clash - and across WPL 2026 - are expected to play a key role in shaping India's squad planning ahead of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup.