WPL 2027 to be staged from January 14 to February 7

The fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will be held from January 14 to February 7, 2027. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also fixed October 28, 2026, as the date for the player auction in Kochi and September 28, 2026, as the retention deadline for the five franchises.

Women’s Premier League

The Women’s Premier League is a franchise-based women’s Twenty20 cricket tournament in India. The league was launched in 2023 and has five franchises in its current format.

BCCI and tournament structure

The Board of Control for Cricket in India governs the WPL and announces the schedule, auction date, and retention rules for each season. The 2027 season will be the fifth edition of the tournament since its inception.

Hosts, auction and defending champions

The host cities for WPL 2027 have not been officially announced as of September 16, 2026. Mumbai and Vadodara are among the likely venues, and both cities hosted matches in the previous edition.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Women’s Premier League began in 2023 as a women’s franchise T20 cricket league in India.
• The WPL 2027 auction is scheduled in Kochi on October 28, 2026.
• The retention deadline for WPL 2027 franchises is September 28, 2026.
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the 2026 WPL title by defeating Delhi Capitals.

WPL 2027 season details

WPL 2027 will feature five franchises, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will enter the season as the defending champions. The tournament dates place the league in the January-February window of the 2027 cricket calendar.