ISPL 2026: The Indian Street Premier League is back, and this time it arrived with even more noise and star power. ISPL Season 3 officially began on January 9 in Surat. Lalbhai Contractor Stadium turned into a festival venue, filled with cricket fans, film lovers and loud cheers.
The opening ceremony of ISPL 2026 was high on energy. Big names from Bollywood and South cinema came together to support street cricket. The idea was simple. Take the game from narrow lanes to a packed stadium. And ISPL delivered exactly that.
Akshay Kumar’s entry was one of the biggest talking points of the night. The actor, who owns Srinagar Ke Veer, made a dramatic helicopter landing inside the stadium. Staying true to his KHILADI image, Akshay waved at fans as the crowd erupted. The mood was set instantly.
Soon after, Sachin Tendulkar made his appearance. The cricket legend arrived in a luxury Porsche, which is also the prize for the season’s Most Valuable Player. He later carried the trophy around the ground. The moment highlighted how ISPL is giving tennis-ball cricket a professional stage while keeping its street spirit alive.
Amitabh Bachchan also grabbed attention as soon as he reached Surat. The megastar owns the defending champions, Majhi Mumbai. Fans gathered in huge numbers just to see him. Outside Kasarivera Residency, the crowd became so large that the glass entrance gate reportedly shattered. At the stadium, Bachchan remained calm and smiling. He was also seen sharing a warm moment with Ram Charan, which quickly went viral online.
SHOCKING #AmitabhBachchan is mobbed..@SrBachchan was engulfed by a massive crowd of fans at Surat airport, leaving him barely any space to move
— Always Bollywood (@AlwaysBollywood) January 9, 2026
The security team had a tough time managing the situation as the crowd went out of control.
Amid the chaos, a glass panel… pic.twitter.com/aV1Wyq6G4S
ISPL 2026 Opening Ceremony Turns Star-Studded
This season also marked Salman Khan’s first appearance as an ISPL team owner. He represents the Delhi Superheros. Salman was welcomed with a futuristic entry that drew massive cheers. He spoke about how the league inspired him to support young talent from the streets. His presence showed how fast ISPL is growing.
Another moment that fans loved came later in the evening. Akshay Kumar, Suriya and Ram Charan casually played catch on the field. Suriya owns Chennai Singams, while Ram Charan owns Falcon Risers Hyderabad. The light-hearted moment felt natural and unscripted. It quickly went viral on social media.
Ram Charan, Akshay Kumar & Suriya Share Fun Moment
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ISPL Season 3 Match Schedule And Format
ISPL Season 3 (ISPL 2026) will run until February 6. Eight franchises will compete in 44 matches. The opening match is between Majhi Mumbai and Srinagar Ke Veer. Qualifier 1 will be played on February 3. The Eliminator follows on February 4. Qualifier 2 is set for February 5. The final will take place on February 6.
Adding to the excitement, four players from Surat itself are part of this season.
