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Jetpack Trophy Arrival to Launch T20 World Cup 2026 in India
6 Feb
Summary
- Opening ceremony features a jetpack performer bringing the T20 World Cup trophy.
- Badshah and Nora Fatehi will headline the entertainment segments.
- The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 officially begins on Saturday, February 7, with its opening ceremony set to dazzle in Mumbai. The event, hosted at the Wankhede Stadium, will transform the venue into an immersive stage featuring music and choreography before the grand arrival of the T20 World Cup trophy via jetpack.
Following a musical prelude, ICC Chairman Jay Shah and former India captain Rohit Sharma will formally declare the tournament open, accompanied by children representing participating nations. Chart-topping artist Badshah and performer Nora Fatehi are slated to deliver high-energy musical and dance showcases.
The ceremony's design echoes the fast-paced nature of T20 cricket, utilizing the field as a visual canvas. A grand finale with both artists will precede a pyrotechnic display. The tournament's first match, Pakistan vs. Netherlands, starts Saturday morning, while India faces the USA later that evening at 7 pm IST.
