T20 World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony: Nora Fatehi, Badshah, and other artists will perform at the opening ceremony!
- bySherya
- 07 Feb, 2026
T20 World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony: The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin today. There are three matches today. The opening ceremony will also take place today, where artists like Nora Fatehi and singer Badshah will perform.

T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony
The T20 World Cup 2026 begins today. Six teams, including India and Pakistan, will be on the field on the first day. The match will begin with Pakistan versus the Netherlands, followed by India's clash with the USA today at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The opening ceremony will also take place today, with performances by dancer Nora Fatehi and singer Badshah.
The first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 will be Pakistan vs. the Netherlands in Colombo. The second match will be West Indies vs. Scotland in Kolkata, starting at 3:00 PM. The third match, India vs. USA, will be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, starting at 7:00 PM. This match will be preceded by an opening ceremony, for which the same tickets as the match will be valid.
Who will perform at the T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
Sitar player Rishabh Sharma will also perform at the T20 World Cup opening ceremony. Sivamani will also perform. Renowned singer Badshah will then captivate the audience with his songs. Dancer Nora Fatehi will also perform. The ICC officially announced the performers.
What time will the T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony start?
The opening ceremony of the T20 World Cup 2026 will begin an hour before the India vs. USA match. The match will start at 7 p.m., with the opening ceremony beginning at 6 p.m.
Where to watch the T20 World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony live?
The T20 World Cup 2026 matches will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network. Live streaming will also be available on the JioHotstar app and website. The opening ceremony will also be live-streamed on these platforms.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah and former Indian captain Rohit Sharma will welcome the T20 World Cup trophy, along with 20 youth ambassadors representing each participating country, who will together officially launch the tournament.
A total of 20 teams are playing in the T20 World Cup 2026, divided into four groups of five. Four teams from Group A will be on the field today. Today's match is between Pakistan and the Netherlands, both in Group A. India and the USA are also in this group. The other match is between the West Indies and Scotland, who are in Group C.




