- RCB will face former champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match.
- The Mumbai leg will begin on January 26.
- The five franchises completed their squads at the mini-auction held in Kochi.
The fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will begin on January 14, 2027, with the final scheduled for February 7.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the tournament will be played across Vadodara and Mumbai, with the five franchises competing for the coveted title.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face former champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match at Vadodara on Thursday, January 14. The first leg will continue until January 24, with 11 matches scheduled at the venue.
The tournament will then shift to Mumbai, where the remaining 11 matches will be played at the Cricket Club of India’s Brabourne Stadium. The Mumbai leg will begin on January 26, while the league stage is scheduled to conclude on February 3.
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WPL 2027: Playoffs And Final Schedule With Timings
The top team in the league standings will secure direct qualification for the final. The teams finishing second and third will meet in the Eliminator on Friday, February 5, with the winner advancing to the title clash.
The WPL 2027 final will take place at Brabourne Stadium on Sunday, February 7. All 22 matches, including the Playoffs, are scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
WPL 2027: Full Schedule, Dates And Venues
January 14: Opening match – RCB vs MI, Vadodara
January 14–24: Vadodara leg – 11 matches
January 26–February 3: Mumbai leg – 11 matches, including the conclusion of the league stage
February 5: Eliminator – second-placed team vs third-placed team, Brabourne Stadium
February 7: Final – Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
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For the complete list of fixtures fans should check the WPL T20 website.
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WPL 2027: Team Squads After Auction
The five franchises completed their squads at the mini-auction held in Kochi on October 28, 2026.
A total of 150 players went under the hammer, with Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux emerging as the most expensive signing after joining UP Warriorz for Rs 1.10 crore.
The defending champions RCB added Jess Jonassen, Chloe Tryon, Tejal Hasabnis and Vrinda Dinesh. Mumbai Indians strengthened their group with Shweta Sehrawat, Disha Kasat, Sanika Chalke, Akshita Bhagat, Bharti Rawal and Latika Inamdar.
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— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) November 4, 2026
Delhi Capitals signed Kiran Navgire, Kirstie Gordon, Nazma Khan and Uma Kashvi, while Gujarat Giants brought in G Kamalini, Ireland's Orla Prendergast and Samaira Raghav.
UP Warriorz made eight additions, including Molineux, Grace Harris, Sneh Rana, Sushma Verma, Kathryn Bryce, Manali Dakshini, Sahana Pawar and Asha Sobhana.
The complete squads are available on WPL's website along with their prices.
RCB will look to defend their crown, while the other four teams will aim to challenge for the WPL title.