Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 19 (ANI): UP Warriorz, a flagship franchise of the Women's Premier League (WPL), has launched the UPW Fan Adda, a pioneering initiative designed to create safe, curated screening environments for women and families to watch India's ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign together. The screenings will take place across four cities in Uttar Pradesh.
First Round of Screenings
The first round of telecasts will occur for India's clash against South Africa on June 21, with simultaneous screenings in Varanasi (Sol Haveli Bar, Kaiser Palace), Lucknow (Social Lucknow), Agra (Unplugged Courtyard), and Kanpur (Mambo). A subsequent screening will be held in Lucknow on June 28 for India's encounter against Australia.
Safe Space to Watch Initiative
At the heart of UPW Fan Adda is the belief that sport is best experienced together. Through its Safe Space to Watch initiative, UP Warriorz has handpicked venues across Uttar Pradesh to curate spaces where women and families can enjoy the Women's T20 World Cup in a welcoming, secure environment. All screenings operate under authorized ICC and broadcaster rights, ensuring a compliant and high-quality viewing experience, according to a press release.
Path to Legacy
The backdrop of the screenings is compelling. After securing their maiden ODI World Cup crown in 2025, India's women are on a Path to Legacy. The win last year was a landmark moment; the T20 World Cup offers a chance to build a lasting legacy. As a founding member of the WPL, UP Warriorz is ensuring that fans in Uttar Pradesh are part of that story, cheering Team India together as they script history.
Quotes from Leadership
Jinisha Sharma, Director of Capri Sports, said, "Women's cricket in India has never had more energy behind it, and we want that energy to reach every corner of Uttar Pradesh. UPW Fan Adda is about creating spaces where women and families can come together, feel at home, and cheer for a team that is making history. This is what UP Warriorz stands for—bringing the sport closer to the people it inspires most."
Kshemal Waingankar, COO & Director of Cricket at Capri Sports, added, "What this Indian team is building is special. They scripted history after claiming the 50-over World Cup last year, and the T20 tournament now gives them the chance to complete a legacy that will define women's cricket for a generation. Through Fan Adda, we want fans across UP to be part of that journey—not just as spectators, but as a community that helped drive this movement forward."
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