The BCCI has published the schedule for WPL 2027. This edition is set to be the fifth installment of India’s Women’s T20 tournament. The tournament starts on Jan 14 with a big opening match. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on two time WPL winners, the Mumbai Indians. The tournament is a total of 22 games and will take just under 4 weeks to complete. The final match will be on February 7, 2027 at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
Season 5 of the Women’s Premier League will use the multi-city format, and split into 2 primary hubs, which are Vadodara and Mumbai. For the first 11 games, the tournament will be held at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, and the remaining 11 games will be at the CCI Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
WPL 2027 Schedule: Key Dates, Venues & Details
For its 5th edition, this franchise league will have 5 core teams. During the regular season, each team will play the other teams twice in a round-robin format, resulting in 20 matches. All games, even afternoon-free double headers, will be scheduled at 7:30 PM IST.
| Tournament Parameter | Key Details |
| Tournament Name | Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 |
| Edition | 5th Edition (Season 5) |
| Start Date | January 14, 2027 |
| Final Date | February 7, 2027 |
| Total Matches | 22 Matches (20 League + 2 Playoffs) |
| Participating Teams | 5 Franchises (RCB, MI, DC, GG, UPW) |
| First Leg Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara (11 Matches) |
| Second Leg Venue | CCI – Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai (11 Matches) |
| Match Timings | 7:30 PM IST (Evening Fixtures) |
Complete Vadodara-Leg Fixture List (January 14 – January 24)
The opening phase of WPL 2027 will take place at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara. Fans in Gujarat will witness 11 action-packed league-stage games over 11 consecutive days.
| Match No. | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 1 | Jan 14, Thu | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | Jan 15, Fri | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 3 | Jan 16, Sat | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | Jan 17, Sun | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 5 | Jan 18, Mon | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 6 | Jan 19, Tue | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 7 | Jan 20, Wed | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 8 | Jan 21, Thu | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 9 | Jan 22, Fri | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 10 | Jan 23, Sat | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 11 | Jan 24, Sun | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
Complete Mumbai-Leg Fixture List (January 26 – February 7)
The action moves south to Mumbai’s iconic CCI Brabourne Stadium starting Republic Day, January 26. The second phase features the remaining 9 regular-season games, followed by the postseason.
| Match No. | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 12 | Jan 26, Tue | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 13 | Jan 27, Wed | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 14 | Jan 28, Thu | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 15 | Jan 29, Fri | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 16 | Jan 30, Sat | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 17 | Jan 31, Sun | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 18 | Feb 1, Mon | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 19 | Feb 2, Tue | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 20 | Feb 3, Wed | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
WPL 2027 Playoff Fixtures
Following a rest day on Thursday, February 4, the tournament enters its knockout phase at the Brabourne Stadium.
| Match No. | Date | Match Title | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 21 | Feb 5, Fri | Eliminator (2nd Place vs 3rd Place) | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 22 | Feb 7, Sun | Final (1st Place vs Eliminator Winner) | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
Opening Match Preview: RCB vs Mumbai Indians
Season five begins on January 14 with Smriti Mandhana’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi.
Two time WPL winners from each of the previous two seasons will go up against each other for the first match of the season.
With winning the most recent WPL title and a solid core with international stars such as Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, and Shreyanka Patil, Bengaluru come into Season 5 with some confidence. On the other side of the field, Mumbai have kept most of their team, including Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, and Shabnim Ismail to spearhead the bowling.
City Host Analysis: Vadodara and Mumbai Strategic Roles
Vadodara: Setting the Stage in Kotambi
The inclusion of Vadodara as an opener hub underlines the BCCI’s commitment to expanding women’s cricket into tier-2 cricketing centres. Having successfully hosted fixtures during the 2026 edition, the modern BCA Stadium at Kotambi offers excellent pitch conditions that traditionally favor high-scoring T20 contests. Hosting 11 consecutive matches in 11 days, Vadodara will serve as the initial litmus test for franchise team balances.
Mumbai: The Iconic Playoff Atmosphere
Mumbai’s historic Cricket Club of India (Brabourne Stadium) returns as the marquee venue for the second half of the tournament, including the Eliminator and Final. Renowned for its true bounce, fast outfield, and enthusiastic crowds, Brabourne Stadium provides a fitting stage for the knockout phase.
WPL 2027 Playoff Qualification Format Explained
Like the previous tournament, there will be eight matches per team in the regular season as every franchise will play twice in a double round-robin league.
Direct Final Qualification: At the conclusion of 20 matches, the top-ranked team will earn a direct spot to the final on February 7.
The Eliminator Route: On February 5, the second and third ranked teams will play an Eliminator match, where the winner gets the second spot in the final.
Elimination: At the conclusion of the regular season, the two bottom-ranked teams will be eliminated.
Participating Franchises Spotlight
The five franchises return to WPL Season 5 having participated in the player auction where squad additions were strategically made:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Smriti Mandhana led RCB aim to defend their crown with a formidable lineup that includes Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, and Chloe Tryon.
Mumbai Indians (MI): The inaugural winners, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, look to retain the trophy with their world class core that includes Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, and Hayley Matthews.
Delhi Capitals (DC): Having lost the last four final, the Capitals are looking to improve their standing with the inclusion of marquee auction buy, Kiran Navgire.
UP Warriorz (UPW): The Warriorz made an aggressive push for the Australia skipper Sophie Molineux at the auction by shelling out ₹1.10 Crore.
Gujarat Giants (GG): Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine are part of the explosively talented Giants as they hope to break into their first playoff appearance.
WPL 2027 Strategic Schedule
The proposed schedule places the competition in a dedicated time frame during January and February to avoid conflict with the rest of the international cricket schedule.
Franchise Logistics and Fan Engagement
Rest days throughout the tournament ensure squads are refreshed between Vadodara and Mumbai legs of the competition.
The standardized start time of all WPL 2027 matches of 7:30 PM IST means that matches are scheduled during primetime in all time zones.
Tournament Fixtures and Official Broadcasters
Matches in WPL 2027, including all 22 scheduled games, start at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT).
Broadcasting information in India: Sports18
India live streaming information: JioCinema
Broadcasting information in international territories:
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports
- USA and Canada: Willow TV
- Australia: Fox Sports
Conclusion
With dates, venues, and fixtures for the season now confirmed by the BCCI, the start of the 2027 season for women’s T20 cricket, featuring a rematch between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians in Vadodara on January 14th, promises action as one of the best formats of women’s cricket continues to grow. For more updates follow Cricstrike
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When does WPL 2027 start and end?
WPL 2027 starts on January 14, 2027, with the opening match in Vadodara, and concludes with the final on February 7, 2027, at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
Which venues are hosting WPL 2027 matches?
Matches will be played across two venues: the BCA Stadium in Kotambi (Vadodara) for the first 11 matches and the CCI Brabourne Stadium (Mumbai) for the remaining 11 matches, including the playoffs.
What time do WPL 2027 matches begin?
All 22 matches of WPL 2027 are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
How do teams qualify for the WPL 2027 final?
The team that tops the points table at the end of the 20-match league stage qualifies directly for the final. The second and third-placed teams compete in the Eliminator, with the winner advancing to the final.
