WPL 2027 to open 14 January with RCB v Mumbai Indians in Vadodara
The fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League will begin on Thursday, 14 January 2027 in Vadodara, where defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru meet two-time former champions Mumbai Indians. The BCCI has announced that the tournament runs until 7 February.
The league is split between two cities, Vadodara and Mumbai, which will each host 11 league matches. All 22 matches, playoffs included, are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
Venues and schedule
Vadodara’s games will be played at the new BCA Stadium in Kotambi, and that leg runs until 24 January. The tournament then moves to Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium from 26 January, and the Mumbai leg, the playoffs and the final are all staged there.
The previous edition was held in Vadodara and at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, which is currently under renovation.
Playoff format
The league stage ends on 3 February. The team that finishes top of the table goes straight into the final on 7 February at the Brabourne Stadium, while the second- and third-placed sides meet in the Eliminator on 5 February.
The teams
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz make up the five-team field.
