WPL 2026 Full Schedule revealed, BCCI will start tournament on…
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has released the schedule for the TATA Women’s Premier League 2026, which is scheduled to from 9 January to 5 February. The fourth edition of WPL will be hosted in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. The tournament will once again feature top players top Indian and overseas player, highlighting the expanding talent pool and rising competitiveness in women’s cricket.
The tournament will kick off with a high-profile opener in Navi Mumbai, where defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The Navi Mumbai leg, scheduled from 9 to 17 January will host 11 matches.
Women’s Premier League schedule released.
Vadodara will host the final 11 matches
The tournament will then shift to Vadodara, which will host the final 11 matches, including the Playoffs. The action restarts with Gujarat Giants (GG) taking on RCB, followed by a match between WPL 2025 finalists Delhi Capitals (DC) and MI. League games will run until 1 February, followed by a rest day.
Top-ranked team will go straight to the Final
The Eliminator is scheduled to be played on February 3 on Tuesday between teams finishing second and third, and it will take place on Tuesday, 3 February. The winner will advance to compete for a spot in the title clash. The top-ranked team will go straight to the Final, set for Thursday, 5 February 2026, in Vadodara.
With Thursday’s mega auction in New Delhi reshaping and strengthening team line-ups, WPL 2026 is set up to be its most exciting edition yet. Emerging Indian talents are expected to shine alongside experienced overseas stars, ensuring high-energy, competitive cricket throughout the tournament.