MI vs RCB Live Streaming: When and where to watch Women’s Premier League opener clash online and on TV

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, WPL 2026: Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) will start their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament opener which will take place at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. 

Harmanpreet-led MI defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) in the final of the last edition of the WPL to win their second title. The Mumbai-based franchise is the most successful side in the tournament so far.

MI-W vs RCB-W WPL head to head

Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru played seven matches against each other so far, where the Mumbai-based franchise holds a slight edge with four wins, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won three games. 
 

Here are the details of when and where to watch the live streaming of the WPL 2026 tournament opener, the clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

What’s the Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru WPL 2026 match schedule?

The WPL 2026 match between the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be played on Friday, January 9, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The match is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST.

How to watch MI-W vs RCB-W on TV?

The Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru WPL 2026 match will be broadcast live in India on the Star Sports Network.

How to watch live streaming of the Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru WPL 2026 match?

Fans can watch the MI-W vs RCB-W match live on the Jio Hotstar app and website. Click here to check live scores

What is the toss time for MI-W vs RCB-W?

The toss for the Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru WPL 2026 match will take place at 7:00 PM IST, approximately 30 minutes prior to the match start.

Squads

Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G. Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajana Sajeevan, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Nalla Reddy, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Grace Harris, Richa Ghosh(w), Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy, Lauren Bell, Kumar Prathyoosha, Sayali Satghare, Prema Rawat, Dayalan Hemalatha, Linsey Smith