The Women’s Premier League 2026 will begin on 9th January and end with the final on 5th February.
This year’s tournament takes place at two venues, DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and BCA Stadium in Vadodara. The complete match list has been announced. BCCI confirmed the dates and venues after the recent auction.
This article covers the tournament overview, team details, complete schedule, venues, broadcast information, and key players to watch.
WPL 2026 Overview
The fourth season of the Women’s Premier League features five teams in India’s professional women’s cricket tournament.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 |
| Edition | 4th Season |
| Organiser | BCCI |
| Window | 9th January – 5th February 2026 |
| Teams | Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants |
| Format | League + Playoffs (20 league matches + Eliminator + Final) |
| Venues | DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai), BCA Stadium (Vadodara) |
The league uses a round-robin format where each team plays the others twice, totalling 20 league matches.
After the league stage, the top team advances straight to the final. The second and third teams compete in an eliminator, with the winner advancing to face the league leader.
This season follows a caravan model – matches begin at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, then shift to Vadodara’s BCA Stadium for the final phase.
WPL 2026 Teams
Five teams will compete in WPL 2026. Mumbai Indians have won the title twice (2023 and 2025), whilst Royal Challengers Bengaluru won in 2024.
| Team | City | Home Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians Women | Mumbai | Wankhede Stadium |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | Bengaluru | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Delhi Capitals Women | Delhi | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| UP Warriorz | Lucknow | Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| Gujarat Giants | Ahmedabad | Narendra Modi Stadium |
Delhi Capitals have finished as runners-up in all three previous seasons. Each team went through a mega auction to rebuild their squads for this season.
WPL 2026 Schedule
Here is the complete list of scheduled matches of WPL 2026:
| Match | Day | Date | Home Team | Away Team | IST | GMT | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri | 9-Jan 2026 | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 2 | Sat | 10-Jan 2026 | UP Warriorz | Gujarat Giants | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | Navi Mumbai |
| 3 | Sat | 10-Jan 2026 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 4 | Sun | 11-Jan 2026 | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 5 | Mon | 12-Jan 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 6 | Tue | 13-Jan 2026 | Mumbai Indians | Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 7 | Wed | 14-Jan 2026 | UP Warriorz | Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 8 | Thu | 15-Jan 2026 | Mumbai Indians | UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 9 | Fri | 16-Jan 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 10 | Sat | 17-Jan 2026 | UP Warriorz | Mumbai Indians | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | Navi Mumbai |
| 11 | Sat | 17-Jan 2026 | Delhi Capitals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 12 | Mon | 19-Jan 2026 | Gujarat Giants | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
| 13 | Tue | 20-Jan 2026 | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
| 14 | Thu | 22-Jan 2026 | Gujarat Giants | UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
| 15 | Sat | 24-Jan 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
| 16 | Mon | 26-Jan 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
| 17 | Tue | 27-Jan 2026 | Gujarat Giants | Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
| 18 | Thu | 29-Jan 2026 | UP Warriorz | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
| 19 | Fri | 30-Jan 2026 | Gujarat Giants | Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
| 20 | Sun | 1-Feb 2026 | Delhi Capitals | UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
| 21 | Tue | 3-Feb 2026 | Eliminator | — | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
| 22 | Thu | 5-Feb 2026 | Final | — | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
The tournament follows a caravan model. The beginning matches take place at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium from 9th January to 17th January.
Most matches start at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT), making them perfectly timed for afternoon viewing in the UK.
WPL 2026 Venues & Host Cities
WPL 2026 matches will happen at two venues:
DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
This stadium in Navi Mumbai hosts the opening phase of WPL 2026. Located in Nerul, the ground has a seating capacity of around 45,000 people.
The venue recently hosted the Women’s World Cup final, where India won their first 50-over World Cup title.
The stadium has good practice facilities and is easily accessible from Mumbai city. It will host the first 13 league matches before the tournament moves to Vadodara.
BCA Stadium, Vadodara
The Vadodara Cricket Association Stadium takes over for the second half of the tournament.
This ground hosted matches during the previous WPL season and the recent Women’s World Cup.
The stadium has modern facilities and can hold about 40,000 spectators. Vadodara gets the important matches – the last seven league games, the eliminator on 30th January, and the final on 5th February.
The city has shown strong support for women’s cricket in past tournaments.
WPL 2026 Broadcast & Live Streaming
For UK viewers, the Women’s Premier League 2026 will be broadcast on dedicated sports channels. Check with Sky Sports, TNT Sports, or other cricket broadcasters for confirmed coverage details closer to the tournament start.
The afternoon start time in India (2:00 PM GMT) makes WPL matches convenient for UK audiences to watch during their afternoon and early evening hours.
Key Players to Watch in WPL 2026
- Deepti Sharma went to UP Warriorz for £300,000 (3.2 crore rupees) at the mega auction, making her the most expensive player. She is an all-rounder who provides batting and spin bowling.
- Amelia Kerr joined Delhi Capitals for approximately £280,000 (3 crore rupees) as the top overseas purchase. She bowls leg-spin and bats in the middle order.
- Harmanpreet Kaur captains defending champions Mumbai Indians. Smriti Mandhana captains Royal Challengers Bengaluru and opens the batting.
- Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues bat for Delhi Capitals. The mega auction changed team rosters significantly, with many players joining new franchises.
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Conclusion: WPL 2026 Starts From 9th January
WPL 2026 runs for 28 days across two venues. The tournament begins 9th January at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and finishes with the final on 5th February at BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
The mega auction altered team compositions, creating different squad combinations. India recently won the Women’s World Cup, which may increase interest in the tournament.
For UK viewers, the afternoon timing (2:00 PM GMT) allows for convenient viewing during January and early February.
FAQs
Free streaming will not be available, but check your local operators or streaming services for availability.
The WPL schedule may have reserve days for playoff matches. League matches affected by weather are typically not rescheduled but may be shortened using DLS method.
BCCI has released the detailed WPL schedule, including specific team matchups.
Yes, the WPL schedule includes a rest day between the last league match and the eliminator.
The WPL schedule runs from 9th January to 5th February 2026, which should not overlap with major international cricket series involving England.
