WPL 2023: BCCI announces free entry for women as tournament begins from 4 March

The scene is prepared for the Women's Premier League (WPL), whose debut season will begin on March 4. Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians will square off in the opening game of the tournament at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium. Entry is maintained free for women and girls as part of the Board of Cricket Council of India's (BCCI) ongoing attempts to enhance audience turnout at women's games. Males may get tickets for as little as $100 to $400, depending on where they are seated. The BCCI's official ticketing partner, BookMyShow, has the tickets available on their website. Women are only permitted free access if they register before Saturday (the day of the game); if neither registration nor a confirmed ticket are present, entry is prohibited. won't be permitted inside the stadium. The BCCI is taking a number of steps to increase interest in and attendance at women's sports. Women were admitted free during the most recent India-Australia Women's T20 series, and males paid only a little amount. Celebrities like Bollywood actresses Kriti Sanon and Kiara Advani and Punjabi musician AP Dhillon are anticipated to perform during the inaugural ceremony.Five teams, including the Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, and UP Warriorz, will compete in the tournament's debut season in an effort to win the title. The Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium will serve as the venues for the matches. According to a BCCI announcement, the league's first season would be managed centrally and include three main sponsors: Dream11, Ceat Tyres, and Amul. WPL 2023 will begin on March 4 at 5:30 with its opening ceremony. Those who intend to attend the event in person can enter the location starting at 4 p.m. The ceremony will be carried live on the Sports18 Network, and those who would rather watch it online streaming can do so on JioCinema.