WPL 2026 Schedule & Fixtures
The full fixture list for WPL 2026 has been released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament will start on 9 January 2026 and conclude with the final on 5 February 2026.
| Match No | Day | Date | Time | Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri | 9-Jan-26 | Evening | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Navi Mumbai |
| 2 | Sat | 10-Jan-26 | Afternoon | UP Warriorz | Gujarat Giants | Navi Mumbai |
| 3 | Sat | 10-Jan-26 | Evening | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Navi Mumbai |
| 4 | Sun | 11-Jan-26 | Evening | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Giants | Navi Mumbai |
| 5 | Mon | 12-Jan-26 | Evening | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | UP Warriorz | Navi Mumbai |
| 6 | Tue | 13-Jan-26 | Evening | Mumbai Indians | Gujarat Giants | Navi Mumbai |
| 7 | Wed | 14-Jan-26 | Evening | UP Warriorz | Delhi Capitals | Navi Mumbai |
| 8 | Thu | 15-Jan-26 | Evening | Mumbai Indians | UP Warriorz | Navi Mumbai |
| 9 | Fri | 16-Jan-26 | Evening | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Giants | Navi Mumbai |
| 10 | Sat | 17-Jan-26 | Afternoon | UP Warriorz | Mumbai Indians | Navi Mumbai |
| 11 | Sat | 17-Jan-26 | Evening | Delhi Capitals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Navi Mumbai |
| 12 | Mon | 19-Jan-26 | Evening | Gujarat Giants | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Vadodara |
| 13 | Tue | 20-Jan-26 | Evening | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians | Vadodara |
| 14 | Thu | 22-Jan-26 | Evening | Gujarat Giants | UP Warriorz | Vadodara |
| 15 | Sat | 24-Jan-26 | Evening | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals | Vadodara |
| 16 | Mon | 26-Jan-26 | Evening | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians | Vadodara |
| 17 | Tue | 27-Jan-26 | Evening | Gujarat Giants | Delhi Capitals | Vadodara |
| 18 | Thu | 29-Jan-26 | Evening | UP Warriorz | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Vadodara |
| 19 | Fri | 30-Jan-26 | Evening | Gujarat Giants | Mumbai Indians | Vadodara |
| 20 | Sun | 1-Feb-26 | Evening | Delhi Capitals | UP Warriorz | Vadodara |
| 21 | Tue | 3-Feb-26 | Evening | Eliminator | TBD | Vadodara |
| 22 | Thu | 5-Feb-26 | Evening | Final | TBD | Vadodara |
International viewers should add 5 hours and 30 minutes to IST for GMT timing. The official WPL 2026 schedule is now announced, and all match dates and times are listed above.
WPL 2026 Teams & Squads
All five teams will return for Season 4. Each team has a strong mix of experienced Indian players and international stars. Here are the current team details:
| Team | Captain | Key Indian Players | Star Overseas Player | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | Harmanpreet Kaur | Pooja Vastrakar, Yastika Bhatia | Nat Sciver-Brunt | Charlotte Edwards |
| Delhi Capitals | Meg Lanning | Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues | Marizanne Kapp | Jonathan Batty |
| UP Warriorz | Alyssa Healy | Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat | Sophie Ecclestone | Jon Lewis |
| Gujarat Giants | Beth Mooney | Harleen Deol, Dayalan Hemalatha | Ashleigh Gardner | Rachael Haynes |
| RCB Women | Smriti Mandhana | Richa Ghosh, Sabbhineni Meghana | Ellyse Perry | Ben Sawyer |
Mumbai Indians are the defending champions and have won the title twice. Delhi Capitals have reached all three finals but won only once.
The November 2025 auction will bring new players to each squad, creating fresh team combinations.
WPL Points Table System
The playoff format includes the top 4 teams. The teams finishing 1st and 2nd go directly to the final. The 3rd and 4th placed teams play an eliminator match, with the winner advancing to face the losing finalist.
The points system is easy to understand:
- Win = 2 points
- No result/rain = 1 point each team
- Loss = 0 points
- Tie-breaker: Net Run Rate (NRR)
WPL 2025 final standings:
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 8 | 5 | 3 | +0.396 | 10 |
| Mumbai Indians | 8 | 5 | 3 | +0.192 | 10 |
| Gujarat Giants | 8 | 4 | 4 | +0.228 | 8 |
| RCB Women | 8 | 3 | 5 | -0.196 | 6 |
| UP Warriorz | 8 | 3 | 5 | -0.624 | 6 |
WPL 2026 Auction Highlights
The WPL 2026 Mega Auction was a high-stakes affair, with franchises spending big on marquee players and strategically using RTM (Right-to-Match) cards. Top players like Deepti Sharma, Amelia Kerr, and Sophie Devine grabbed attention with record bids, while a few big names surprisingly went unsold. Here’s a snapshot of the biggest buys and notable unsold players.
Top Expensive Buys
| Player | Team | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma | UP Warriorz (RTM) | 3.2 Cr |
| Amelia Kerr | Mumbai Indians | 3 Cr |
| Sophie Devine | Gujarat Giants | 2 Cr |
| Shikha Pandey | UP Warriorz | 2.4 Cr |
| Meg Lanning | UP Warriorz | 1.9 Cr |
| Phoebe Litchfield | UP Warriorz | 1.2 Cr |
| Laura Wolvaardt | Delhi Capitals | 1.1 Cr |
| Georgia Wareham | Gujarat Giants | 1 Cr |
| Ashleigh Gardner | Gujarat Giants (R) | 3.5 Cr |
| Smriti Mandhana | RCB (R) | 3.5 Cr |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Mumbai Indians (R) | 2.5 Cr |
Notable Unsold Players
| Player | Reason / Notable Fact |
|---|---|
| Alyssa Healy | Veteran Aussie wicketkeeper-batter, went unsold unexpectedly |
Key Auction Takeaways
- Total Players Sold: 67 out of 277 appeared under the hammer.
- Franchise Spending: Total spend around ₹40.8 crore across all five teams.
- Top Contenders: Teams like UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants secured marquee players early.
- Strategic RTMs: UP Warriorz used RTMs effectively to retain Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone.
- Global Talent: 23 overseas players signed, reflecting the international interest and competitiveness of the WPL.
Full Squads For WPL 2026 After Auction
The full squads for WPL 2026 have been finalized following an intense auction, with franchises securing marquee players, key internationals, and promising uncapped talent. These squads set the stage for an exciting and competitive season ahead.
1. Mumbai Indians (Purse Remaining: ₹0)
Nat Sciver-Brunt (R ₹3.5 Cr), Harmanpreet Kaur (R ₹2.5 Cr), Hayley Mathews (R ₹1.75 Cr), Amelia Kerr (₹3 Cr), Shabnim Ismail (₹60 Lakh), Sanskriti Gupta (₹20 Lakh), Sajeewan Sajana (₹75 Lakh), Rahila Firdous (₹10 Lakh), Nicola Carey (₹30 Lakh), and others.
2. Delhi Capitals (Purse Remaining: ₹0)
Jemimah Rodrigues (R ₹2.2 Cr), Shafali Verma (R ₹2.2 Cr), Annabel Sutherland (R ₹2.2 Cr), Marizanne Kapp (R ₹2.2 Cr), Laura Wolvaardt (₹1.1 Cr), Chinnelle Henry (₹1.3 Cr), Sree Charani (₹1.3 Cr), Sneh Rana (₹50 Lakh), and others.
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Purse Remaining: ₹0)
Smriti Mandhana (R ₹3.5 Cr), Richa Ghosh (R ₹2.75 Cr), Ellyse Perry (R ₹2 Cr), Lauren Bell (₹90 Lakh), Nadine de Klerk (₹65 Lakh), Radha Yadav (₹65 Lakh), Prema Rawat (RTM ₹20 Lakh), and others.
4. Gujarat Giants (Purse Remaining: ₹15 Lakh)
Ashleigh Gardner (R ₹3.5 Cr), Beth Mooney (R ₹2.5 Cr), Sophie Devine (₹2 Cr), Georgia Wareham (₹1 Cr), Bharti Fulmali (RTM ₹70 Lakh), Kashvee Gautam (RTM ₹65 Lakh), Kanika Ahuja (₹30 Lakh), Tanuja Kanwar (₹45 Lakh), and others.
5. UP Warriorz (Purse Remaining: ₹15 Lakh)
Deepti Sharma (R ₹3.2 Cr RTM), Shikha Pandey (₹2.4 Cr), Meg Lanning (₹1.9 Cr), Sophie Ecclestone (RTM ₹85 Lakh), Phoebe Litchfield (₹1.2 Cr), Kiran Navgire (RTM ₹60 Lakh), Harleen Deol (₹50 Lakh), Kranti Goud (RTM ₹50 Lakh), and others.
Expected Venues & Host Cities for WPL 2026
The tournament will be played across major cricket stadiums in India. These are some expected venues where season 4 might be hosted.
- Mumbai: Brabourne Stadium (capacity: 20,000)
- Delhi: Feroz Shah Kotla (capacity: 41,000)
- Bengaluru: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (capacity: 38,000)
- Vadodara: BCA Stadium (capacity: 49,000)
- Lucknow: Ekana Stadium (capacity: 50,000)
These stadiums have hosted IPL and WPL matches before. Having matches in different cities means more fans can watch live games.
WPL Tickets & How to Buy
Tickets will be available through official partners BookMyShow and PayTM Insider. Stadium counter sales will also be available, though online booking is better to secure seats in advance.
Here are last year’s ticket prices:
| Seating Category | Price Range (INR) |
|---|---|
| General | 500 – 750 |
| Premium | 1,000 – 1,500 |
| VIP | 2,000 – 3,500 |
Corporate hospitality boxes start from ₹10,000 and include refreshments and premium services.
You must carry a valid photo identification to enter stadiums. Children under 2 years get free entry.
Student discounts are often available with a valid student ID card. Season passes provide better value for fans planning to attend multiple matches.
WPL Live Streaming & TV Channels
Star Sports Network will broadcast all WPL matches on television with commentary in Hindi and English.
JioHotstar provides free online streaming for Indian viewers, making the tournament accessible to everyone with internet access.
International broadcasting partners include Willow TV for the United States, Sky Sports for the United Kingdom, Fox Sports for Australia, and OSN Sports for the Middle East region.
Commentary would be available in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada to cater to diverse audiences.
WPL Past Winners & Records
The tournament has produced exciting champions and memorable performances in its three-year history:
| Season | Winner | Runner-Up | Final Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai |
| 2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals | Delhi |
| 2025 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai |
Delhi Capitals have appeared in all three finals, showing remarkable consistency. The Mumbai Indians lead with two titles, making them the most successful franchise in the women’s IPL. RCB claimed their maiden title in 2024.
Outstanding individual performances from 2025 include Natalie Sciver-Brunt scoring 523 runs to win the Orange Cap.
Along with Amelia Kerr taking 18 wickets for the Purple Cap, and Ashleigh Gardner hitting 18 sixes.
What to Expect from WPL Season 4?
Exciting rivalries will continue in Season 4. Mumbai Indians versus Delhi Capitals has become the marquee matchup after their two final encounters.
RCB versus Gujarat Giants often produces close contests, while UP Warriorz versus Delhi Capitals brings regional rivalry to the tournament.
Watch for emerging Indian talent that will be discovered in the auction. Established international stars like Sciver-Brunt, Gardner, and Perry consistently deliver match-winning performances.
Indian stars such as Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Harmanpreet Kaur remain key attractions.
WPL continues to serve as a pathway for players to earn selection for the Indian national team. Many current India internationals gained recognition through strong WPL performances.
WPL 2026: Cricket’s Biggest Women’s Tournament
Official details for WPL Season 4 (2026), including match dates, venues, timings, and ticket information, are now available.
The tournament has transformed opportunities for women cricketers in India. Players now earn significant salaries, perform in front of large crowds, and receive global recognition. WPL represents more than just a cricket tournament – it symbolizes the growing importance and popularity of women’s sport in India.