The much-anticipated Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 season is set to kick off on January 14, 2027, featuring a high-voltage clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in the tournament opener.
The fifth edition of the league will run across two key phases and venues: the opening leg at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, followed by the second leg and knockout stages at the historic CCI-Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
All 22 matches are scheduled under lights with a 7:30 PM IST start time.
Tournament Overview
- Season Dates: January 14, 2027- February 7, 2027
- Total Matches: 22 (20 League Matches, Eliminator, Final)
- Match Timings: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
Venues
- Leg 1 (Matches 1-11): BCA Stadium, Kotambi (Vadodara)
- Leg 2 & Playoffs (Matches 12-22): CCI-Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
WPL 2027: Full Schedule & Match List
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Tournament Format & Playoff Structure
The five franchises – Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and UP Warriorz – will compete in a double round-robin league format where each team plays eight group games.
Direct Final Qualification: The team finishing at the top of the standings at the end of Match 20 earns direct entry into the WPL 2027 Final on February 7.
The Eliminator: The second and third-ranked teams square off in the Eliminator on February 5 to decide the second finalist.
