The fourth season of the Women’s Premier League is all set to begin on January 9, marking the first edition of the tournament after India’s historic Women’s World Cup triumph in 2025. The season opener will see defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Dr DY Patil Stadium.
Running until February 5, WPL 2026 will be played across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, with five teams battling it out for a place in the final.
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When and Where Will WPL 2026 Be Played?
WPL 2026 will be held from January 9 to February 5. Matches will take place at two venues — DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium in Vadodara.
WPL 2026 Full Schedule
Navi Mumbai leg
- Jan 9: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Jan 10: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants
- Jan 10: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals
- Jan 11: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants
- Jan 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz
- Jan 13: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants
- Jan 14: UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals
- Jan 15: Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz
- Jan 16: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants
- Jan 17: UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians
- Jan 17: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Vadodara leg
- Jan 19: Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Jan 20: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
- Jan 22: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz
- Jan 24: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals
- Jan 26: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians
- Jan 27: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals
- Jan 29: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Jan 30: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians
- Feb 1: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz
- Feb 3: Eliminator
- Feb 5: Final
Format Explained
Each team will face the others twice in a round-robin format. The table-topper qualifies directly for the final, while the second and third-placed teams clash in the eliminator for the remaining spot.
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WPL 2026 Live Telecast and Streaming
All matches will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Team Squads at a Glance
Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Mathews, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Nicola Carey, among others.
Delhi Capitals: Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt, Sneh Rana, Taniyaa Bhatia, Minnu Mani.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (C), Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Grace Harris, Pooja Vastrakar, Georgia Wareham.
Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner (C), Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Kim Garth.
UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning (C), Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Deandra Dottin, Shikha Pandey, Chloe Tryon.
With packed venues, star-studded squads and momentum from India’s World Cup win, WPL 2026 promises another high-energy season for women’s cricket fans.
