Mumbai Indians WPL team sees surge in sponsorships ahead of 2026 season

Mumbai Indians will enter the 2026 Women’s Premier League season with a significantly expanded sponsorship portfolio, reflecting growing commercial interest in women’s cricket. The roster includes leading global brands such as De Beers Group and BKT Tires, underlining the franchise’s premium positioning.

Hyderabad: Following a landmark year for women’s cricket, Mumbai Indians is set to enter the 2026 Women’s Premier League season with a sponsorship roster reflecting a significant growth in portfolio value.

This surge in commercial interest underscores the franchise’s status as a premium destination for global brands seeking to align with the rising momentum of the women’s game.

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The 2026 line up is led by Principal Partners Lotus Herbals and Ashok Leyland, alongside Skechers, De Beers Group, Usha, DHL, Soframycin, Amul Protein and ESA. Six of the brands have had a long-term association with MI in the WPL while the three new brands all fall under different categories, making the roster very diverse.

The 2026 season marks the high-profile debut of global luxury leader De Beers Group, who has chosen Mumbai Indians for their first-ever foray into sports sponsorship. Joining them is BKT Tires, expanding their storied five-year relationship with the Mumbai Indians men’s team to the WPL ecosystem for the first time. The arrival of these category leaders, alongside a legacy brand like Amul Protein highlights a sophisticated shift in the commercial landscape of women’s cricket.

“The quality and growth of our partner portfolio for 2026 clearly reflects the commercial strength of Mumbai Indians. As the most successful team in the WPL and our success off the field in delivering value, reinforces the strong, sustained storytelling we are building for our partners. The evolution of our diverse partnerships since season 1 underscores the scale, relevance and versatility of our ecosystem. This momentum also reflects WPL’s continued growth, reinforcing women’s cricket as a proven and increasingly valuable commercial platform,” said a Mumbai Indians spokesperson.

Mumbai Indians will begin their championship defence in the season’s opening match on January 9.