MI-W vs RCB-W: How & when to watch WPL 2026 match 1, Live streaming details

The stage is all set for the Women’s Premier League as the new edition, WPL 2026, is all set to begin on January 9. Defending champions Mumbai Indians are all set to lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening clash of the league.

The MI-W vs RCB-W clash will be played in Navi Mumbai as WPL 2026 promises to be an exciting event. Both teams are most successful side in the tournament and with Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur set to face each other, it will be an exciting clash. 

Mumbai Indians won the title last year and also were the winners in the inaugural edition of the league. RCB on the other hand, won in 2024 and ended the long title drought for the team in franchise’s cricket history.

MI-W vs RCB-W Head-to-head record in WPL

• Matches Played: 7
• MI Women Won: 4
• RCB Women Won: 3
• No Result: 0

MI-W vs RCB-W WPL 2026: Match Details

• Match: Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, Match 1
• Match Date: Friday, 9 January 2026
• Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

MI-W vs RCB-W WPL 2026: When to watch the game? 

The MI-W vs RCB-W WPL 2026 match will begin at 7:30 PM IST.

• Match Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST

MI-W vs RCB-W WPL 2026: How to watch in WPL 2026, match 1, in India ?

The MI-W vs RCB-W, WPL 2026, match 1, will be available on Star Sports Network as they the official broadcaster of the WPL 2026 in India. Also, the live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.

MI-W vs RCB-W WPL 2026: Where to watch the game? Country-wise TV, live streaming details

• India: Star Sports Network, Jio Hotstar
• South Africa: SuperSport
• USA: Willow TV
• Canada: Willow TV
• Australia: Foxtel/ Kayo Sports
• UK: Sky Sports/ Sky Go