WPL 2027 Schedule Released: Full Match List, Dates, Venues, Timings, Teams and Final Details

WPL 2027 Schedule: Key Highlights

WPL 2027 Full Match Schedule

The BCCI has divided the tournament into two phases, with 11 matches scheduled in Vadodara and 11 in Mumbai, including the playoffs.

First Phase: Vadodara (January 14–24)

Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara

The first phase will begin with a high-profile encounter between RCB and Mumbai Indians. The Vadodara leg will end on January 24 with UP Warriorz taking on Gujarat Giants.

Second Phase: Mumbai (January 26–February 3)

Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Cricket Club of India, Mumbai

Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will open the second phase on Republic Day, January 26. The league stage will conclude on February 3 with Delhi Capitals facing UP Warriorz.

WPL 2027 Playoffs and Final

Both playoff matches will begin at 7:30 PM IST.

WPL 2027 Tournament Format Explained

The Women's Premier League will continue with its five-team double round-robin format.

Each team will face the other four teams twice during the league stage, meaning every franchise will play eight league matches.

A total of 20 league-stage matches will determine the final standings.

Unlike tournaments featuring two qualifiers, the WPL has a direct qualification system:

• First place: Qualifies directly for the final.
• Second and third places: Compete in the Eliminator on February 5.
• Eliminator winner: Advances to the final against the league-stage table topper.
• Fourth and fifth places: Eliminated after the league stage.

This format rewards the most consistent team during the league stage with direct entry into the championship match.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Enter as Defending Champions

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will enter the 2027 season as defending champions after winning the 2026 Women's Premier League title.

Under the leadership of Smriti Mandhana, RCB defeated Delhi Capitals in the 2026 final in Vadodara to claim their second championship.

RCB and Mumbai Indians have each won two WPL titles, making them the joint-most successful franchises in the tournament's history.

The opening fixture between these two teams is therefore expected to be one of the biggest attractions of the season.

Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, have reached the final in all four previous editions but have yet to win the trophy. Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz will be seeking their first appearance in the championship match.

Important Matches to Watch in WPL 2027

RCB vs Mumbai Indians — January 14: The opening contest brings together the tournament's two championship-winning franchises, setting up an exciting start to the fifth edition.

Mumbai Indians vs RCB — January 26: The reverse fixture will open the Mumbai leg, giving fans another opportunity to watch the two title contenders face each other.

RCB vs Delhi Capitals — January 29: A rematch of the 2026 final, with Delhi Capitals hoping to reverse the result.

Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz — February 3: The final league-stage match could prove crucial for playoff qualification, depending on the points table.

WPL Final — February 7: The tournament's two finalists will compete for the fifth WPL championship at Brabourne Stadium.

WPL 2027 Auction and Team Preparations

The 2027 WPL auction was held in Kochi on October 28, 2026, allowing franchises to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season.

Among the notable auction developments, UP Warriorz acquired Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux for ₹1.10 crore, while Delhi Capitals signed Indian batter Kiran Navgire for ₹75 lakh.

The franchises will now focus on preparing their playing combinations, identifying overseas-player options and finalizing strategies for the two-venue competition.

WPL 2027 Live Streaming and Telecast

Fans in India will be able to follow the tournament through official broadcast and digital streaming arrangements.

The confirmed broadcast platforms, subscription requirements and regional-language coverage for the 2027 edition should be checked through the BCCI and the tournament's official broadcasting announcements closer to the start of the competition.

All matches are scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, with no double-headers in the announced fixture list.

The announcement of the WPL 2027 schedule marks the beginning of the countdown to another season of women's franchise cricket in India.

With Royal Challengers Bengaluru attempting to defend their title, Mumbai Indians chasing another championship and Delhi Capitals determined to end their final-stage disappointments, the fifth edition promises competitive encounters.

The decision to stage the competition in Vadodara and Mumbai, with the final at Brabourne Stadium, also provides a clear tournament structure for teams and supporters.

The action begins on January 14, 2027, with RCB taking on Mumbai Indians, before the tournament crowns its champion on February 7.

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