Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Delhi Premier League 2026 Kicks Off With Grand Opening
The Delhi Premier League is a big cricket competition in India.
It starts on July 31, 2026, at a stadium in New Delhi.
The first game is between two teams called Central Delhi Kings and Purani Dilli 6.
A big party with singers Sunanda Sharma and Sukhbir Singh will open the event.
The men's games finish on August 30, and the women's games finish on September 2.
Everyone hopes the matches will be exciting and that many fans will come to watch.
The Delhi Premier League 2026 opens on July 31 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Central Delhi Kings play Purani Dilli 6 in the opening men's match, with the tournament running until August 30 and a reserve day on August 31.
The women's competition starts August 20, ends September 2, with a reserve day on September 3, all played at the same venue.
A grand opening ceremony featuring singers Sunanda Sharma and Sukhbir Singh will kick off the festivities at 5:30 PM.
League officials and team captains emphasize growth, high‑quality play, and fan engagement for the season.
- Who
- Delhi Premier League, Central Delhi Kings, Purani Dilli 6, Delhi and District Cricket Association
- What
- Opening of the 2026 season of the Delhi Premier League
- When
- July 31, 2026 for the opening match; men's tournament until August 30, 2026; women's tournament from August 20 to September 2, 2026
- Where
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Why
- To celebrate the growth of the league and engage fans with high‑quality cricket
- League
- Delhi Premier League 2026
- Start date
- July 31, 2026
- Men's end date
- August 30, 2026
- Women's end date
- September 2, 2026
- Venue
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Opening ceremony performers
- Sunanda Sharma, Sukhbir Singh