The Women’s Premier League will kick off its fourth season in 2026. Teams have completed their player auctions and finalized their rosters, preparing to compete for the coveted title. Fans eagerly await the thrilling month of women’s T20 cricket.
WPL 2026 will begin on January 9, 2026, and run until February 5, 2026. During this time, six teams will face off in intense matches, providing spectators with plenty of action and exciting performances from India’s top female cricketers and international stars.
The complete match schedule has not been officially released. Matches are likely to occur in venues such as Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. Fans should check regularly for updates to stay informed about fixtures and timings.
WPL 2026 – Tournament Overview
The 2026 Women’s Premier League will be the fourth edition of the tournament, which began in 2023. Featuring six teams, the tournament is all set to launch on January 9, 2026.
| Tournament | WPL 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organiser | BCCI |
| Format | Twenty-20 |
| Tournament format | Double Round robin and playoffs |
| Teams | 5 |
| Number of matches | 22 |
WPL 2026 – Fixtures
The 2026 edition of Women’s Premier League (WPL) kicks off on 9 January 2026, with matches across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. The season runs through to 5 February 2026 and will feature all‑top women’s T20 teams battling it out.
Below is the full list of fixtures and venues for the upcoming tournament.
| Match | Date | Time(Local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI Women vs RCB Women | 09 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| GG Women vs UPW Women | 10 January 2026 | 03:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| MI Women vs DC Women | 10 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| DC Women vs GG Women | 11 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| RCB Women vs UPW Women | 12 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| MI Women vs GG Women | 13 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| DC Women vs UPW Women | 14 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| MI Women vs UPW Women | 15 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| GG Women vs RCB Women | 16 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| MI Women vs UPW Women | 17 January 2026 | 03:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| DC Women vs RCB Women | 17 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| GG Women vs RCB Women | 19 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara |
| DC Women vs MI Women | 20 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara |
| GG Women vs UPW Women | 22 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara |
| DC Women vs RCB Women | 24 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara |
| MI Women vs RCB Women | 26 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara |
| GG Women vs DC Women | 27 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara |
| RCB Women vs UPW Women | 29 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara |
| GG Women vs MI Women | 30 January 2026 | 07:30 PM | Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara |
| DC Women vs UPW Women | 01 February 2026 | 07:30 PM | Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara |
| Eliminator | 03 February 2026 | 07:30 PM | Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara |
| Final | 05 February 2026 | 07:30 PM | Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara |
WPL 2026 – Teams & Squads
The squads for WPL 2026 are now finalized after the recent auction. All six teams have secured their updated rosters. Each franchise has brought together a mix of retained stars and new signings.
Take a look at all six teams and their squads for WPL 2026 here.
Delhi Capitals Women (DC)
Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Laura Wolvaardt, Chinelle Henry, Sree Charani, Sneh Rana, Lizelle Lee, Deeya Yadav, Taniya Bhatia, Mamatha Madiwala, Nandani Sharma, Lucy Hamilton, Minnu Mani
Gujarat Giants Women (GG)
Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh Thakur, Bharti Fulmali, Titas Sadhu, Kashvee Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Tanuja Kanwer, Georgia Wareham, Anushka Sharma, Happy Kumari, Kim Garth, Yastika Bhatia, Shivani Singh, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Ayushi Soni
Mumbai Indians Women (MI)
Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajeevan Sajana, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Nalla Reddy, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB)
Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar, D. Hemlatha
UP Warriorz Women (UPW)
Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Asha Sobhana, Deandra Dottin, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh, Tara Norris, Chloe Tryon, Suman Meena, G. Trisha, Pratika Rawal
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Conclusion: WPL 2026 Starts On 9 January 2026!
WPL 2026 will happen from 9 January to 5 February 2026. This event will offer nearly a month of exciting women’s T20 cricket. Six top teams will compete for the prestigious title. The season will kick off at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and finish in Vadodara, guaranteeing thrilling venues and lively atmospheres.
The squads are set, featuring a combination of star Indian and international players. The tournament will highlight both experienced players and rising talents, providing world-class cricket and memorable performances.
Fans should mark their calendars and stay informed about the fixtures. WPL 2026 promises exciting matches, intense competition, and unforgettable moments.
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