The Women’s Premier League 2026 (WPL 2026) is officially set to light up the cricketing calendar, with the complete schedule now revealed. The tournament will feature 22 T20 matches, running from January 9 to February 5, 2026, promising nearly a month of high-intensity women’s cricket.
With top Indian and international stars in action, WPL 2026 is expected to be the biggest season yet, both in terms of competitiveness and fan engagement.
WPL 2026 Overview
- Tournament: Women’s Premier League 2026
- Format: T20
- Total Matches: 22
- Start Date: January 9, 2026
- Final: February 5, 2026
- Teams: 5
- Venues: Navi Mumbai & Vadodara
Women’s Premier League 2026 Schedule
Women’s Premier League 2026 will have 5 teams playing in the round-robin method. A total of 22 matches will be played this season. The top-ranked team in the league stage will directly qualify for the final. The second and third-placed teams will battle out in an eliminator to secure a place in the final and set up a title clash.
The schedule for the Women’s Premier League is announced. Below is the schedule of the Women’s Premier League.
| Match No. | Date | Time | Match Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | January 9, Friday | 19:30 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 02 | January 10, Saturday | 15:30 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 03 | January 10, Saturday | 19:30 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 04 | January 11, Sunday | 19:30 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 05 | January 12, Monday | 19:30 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 06 | January 13, Tuesday | 19:30 | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 07 | January 14, Wednesday | 19:30 | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 08 | January 15, Thursday | 19:30 | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 09 | January 16, Friday | 19:30 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 10 | January 17, Saturday | 15:30 | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 11 | January 17, Saturday | 19:30 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 12 | January 19, Monday | 19:30 | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| 13 | January 20, Tuesday | 19:30 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| 14 | January 22, Thursday | 19:30 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| 15 | January 24, Saturday | 19:30 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| 16 | January 26, Monday | 19:30 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| 17 | January 27, Tuesday | 19:30 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| 18 | January 29, Thursday | 19:30 | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| 19 | January 30, Friday | 19:30 | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| 20 | February 1, Sunday | 19:30 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| 21 | February 3, Tuesday | 19:30 | Eliminator | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| 22 | February 5, Thursday | 19:30 | FInal | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
Women’s Premier League 2026 Teams
Five teams will compete in the tournament, with owners buying the rights to the teams on 25 January 2023. Further details about the teams are yet to be confirmed.
Locations of the WPL franchises in India
| Team names | Franchise | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Giants Women | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Adani Group |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | Bangalore, Karnataka | United Spirits |
| Delhi Capitals Women | New Delhi, Delhi | Sajjan Jindal |
| UP Warriorz Women | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | Capri Global |
| Mumbai Indians Women | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Nita Ambani |
WPL 2026 Venues
The league stage and playoffs will be hosted across two venues:
- Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
Both stadiums are known for excellent playing surfaces and fan-friendly facilities, ensuring thrilling contests throughout the tournament.
Navi Mumbai will host the first 11 matches of the season from January 9 to 17, before the action shifts to Vadodara for the remaining set of 11 fixtures, including the Eliminator and the WPL 2026 final.
The format for WPL 2026 remains unchanged from the previous three seasons.
Five WPL teams – Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC), Gujarat Giants (GG) and UP Warriorz (UPW) – play each other in two matches over the league stage, which ends on February 1.
The top team qualifies directly for the WPL 2026 final on February 5 while the second and third-placed teams contest in the Eliminator on February 3 for a chance of making the summit clash.
