About WPL 2026 – WPL Season 4
The 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL), now in its fourth season, promises to bring even more excitement to India’s leading women’s T20 competition. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the WPL mega auction and schedule for the upcoming fourth season.
Season 4 will be held from 9 January to 5 February 2026, featuring 5 teams competing in a round-robin format, where each team faces the others twice in the league stage. The top teams will then advance to the playoffs, including the eliminator on 3 February and the final on 5 February.
The full WPL 2026 schedule has been released including the complete timetable, team list, squads, and fixtures. In the following sections, we will break down the schedule, match timings, team rosters, and all key details for fans and followers of the league.
WPL 2026 Schedule & Fixtures
WPL 2026 is scheduled from 9 January to 5 February 2026 with 22 league matches played in Navi Mumbai (Jan 9–17) and Vadodara (Jan 19–Feb 1). The format is followed by an Eliminator on 3 February and the Final on 5 February; the season opener is Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Navi Mumbai.
| Match No | Date | Time | Home Team | Opponent |
| 1 | 9-Jan-26 | Evening | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 2 | 10-Jan-26 | Afternoon | UP Warriorz | Gujarat Giants |
| 3 | 10-Jan-26 | Evening | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals |
| 4 | 11-Jan-26 | Evening | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Giants |
| 5 | 12-Jan-26 | Evening | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | UP Warriorz |
| 6 | 13-Jan-26 | Evening | Mumbai Indians | Gujarat Giants |
| 7 | 14-Jan-26 | Evening | UP Warriorz | Delhi Capitals |
| 8 | 15-Jan-26 | Evening | Mumbai Indians | UP Warriorz |
| 9 | 16-Jan-26 | Evening | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Giants |
| 10 | 17-Jan-26 | Afternoon | UP Warriorz | Mumbai Indians |
| 11 | 17-Jan-26 | Evening | Delhi Capitals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 12 | 19-Jan-26 | Evening | Gujarat Giants | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 13 | 20-Jan-26 | Evening | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians |
| 14 | 22-Jan-26 | Evening | Gujarat Giants | UP Warriorz |
| 15 | 24-Jan-26 | Evening | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals |
| 16 | 26-Jan-26 | Evening | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians |
| 17 | 27-Jan-26 | Evening | Gujarat Giants | Delhi Capitals |
| 18 | 29-Jan-26 | Evening | UP Warriorz | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 19 | 30-Jan-26 | Evening | Gujarat Giants | Mumbai Indians |
| 20 | 1-Feb-26 | Evening | Delhi Capitals | UP Warriorz |
| 21 | 3-Feb-26 | Evening | Eliminator | TBD |
| 22 | 5-Feb-26 | Evening | Final | TBD |
WPL 2026 Teams List
All five teams are returning for Season 4. Here is the list of WPL 2026 teams:
- Mumbai Indians
- Delhi Capitals
- UP Warriors
- Gujarat Giants
- RCB Women
WPL 2026 Squads
| Team | Captain | Key Indian Players | Star Overseas Player | Coach |
| Mumbai Indians | Harmanpreet Kaur | Pooja Vastrakar, Yastika Bhatia | Nat Sciver-Brunt | Charlotte Edwards |
| Delhi Capitals | Meg Lanning | Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues | Marizanne Kapp | Jonathan Batty |
| UP Warriorz | Alyssa Healy | Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat | Sophie Ecclestone | Jon Lewis |
| Gujarat Giants | Beth Mooney | Harleen Deol, Dayalan Hemalatha | Ashleigh Gardner | Rachael Haynes |
| RCB Women | Smriti Mandhana | Richa Ghosh, Sabbhineni Meghana | Ellyse Perry | Ben Sawyer |
WPL Points Table System
The WPL points table system awards 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie or no result, and 0 points for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, with net run rate used as a tiebreaker when points are equal.
The WPL points table is as follows:
- Win = 2 points
- No result/rain = 1 point each team
- Loss = 0 points
- Tie-breaker: Net Run Rate (NRR)
WPL 2025 Standings
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
| Delhi Capitals | 8 | 5 | 3 | +0.396 | 10 |
| Mumbai Indians | 8 | 5 | 3 | +0.192 | 10 |
| Gujarat Giants | 8 | 4 | 4 | +0.228 | 8 |
| RCB Women | 8 | 3 | 5 | -0.196 | 6 |
| UP Warriorz | 8 | 3 | 5 | -0.624 | 6 |
WPL 2025 Final Highlights
The WPL 2025 final held on March 15, at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai between the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. The match was close and low-scoring. MI won the trophy by 8 runs after Delhi Capitals were unable to chase down their 149 runs.
Key Highlights:
- WPL 2025 Final Date: 15 March 2025
- Match: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals
- Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
- MI Score: 149/7 in 20 overs
- DC: 141/9 in 20 overs
- Winner: Mumbai Indians Women (won by 8 runs)
- Player of the Match: Harmanpreet Kaur
WPL Auction 2026 – Women’s Premier League
The WPL 2026 Mega Auction took place on November 27, 2025, in New Delhi, featuring 277 players competing for 73 positions across the five teams, with stars like Deepti Sharma and Amelia Kerr commanding top bids, forming squads for the new season.
Key Highlights of the Women’s Premier League 2026 Auction:
- When: November 27, 2025
- Where: New Delhi, India
- Teams: 5 (Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants)
- Players: 277 entered the pool, with 73 slots filled
- Deepti Sharma was the big Indian buy (UP Warriorz via RTM)
- Amelia Kerr was a major overseas pick (Mumbai Indians)
- Teams spent around INR 40.8 crore
- Over 23 overseas players found new homes
Full Squads For WPL 2026 After Auction
|
Team |
Players & Prices |
| Mumbai Indians | Nat Sciver-Brunt (R ₹3.5 Cr), Harmanpreet Kaur (R ₹2.5 Cr), Hayley Mathews (R ₹1.75 Cr), Amelia Kerr (₹3 Cr), Shabnim Ismail (₹60 L), Sanskriti Gupta (₹20 L), Sajeewan Sajana (₹75 L), Rahila Firdous (₹10 L), Nicola Carey (₹30 L), and others |
| Delhi Capitals | Jemimah Rodrigues (R ₹2.2 Cr), Shafali Verma (R ₹2.2 Cr), Annabel Sutherland (R ₹2.2 Cr), Marizanne Kapp (R ₹2.2 Cr), Laura Wolvaardt (₹1.1 Cr), Chinnelle Henry (₹1.3 Cr), Sree Charani (₹1.3 Cr), Sneh Rana (₹50 L), and others |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Smriti Mandhana (R ₹3.5 Cr), Richa Ghosh (R ₹2.75 Cr), Ellyse Perry (R ₹2 Cr), Lauren Bell (₹90 L), Nadine de Klerk (₹65 L), Radha Yadav (₹65 L), Prema Rawat (RTM ₹20 L), and others |
| Gujarat Giants | Ashleigh Gardner (R ₹3.5 Cr), Beth Mooney (R ₹2.5 Cr), Sophie Devine (₹2 Cr), Georgia Wareham (₹1 Cr), Bharti Fulmali (RTM ₹70 L), Kashvee Gautam (RTM ₹65 L), Kanika Ahuja (₹30 L), Tanuja Kanwar (₹45 L), and others |
| UP Warriorz | Deepti Sharma (R ₹3.2 Cr RTM), Shikha Pandey (₹2.4 Cr), Meg Lanning (₹1.9 Cr), Sophie Ecclestone (RTM ₹85 L), Phoebe Litchfield (₹1.2 Cr), Kiran Navgire (RTM ₹60 L), Harleen Deol (₹50 L), Kranti Goud (RTM ₹50 L), and others |
WPL 2026 Venues & Host Cities
Women Premier League 2026 Venues:
- Mumbai: Brabourne Stadium (capacity: 20,000)
- Delhi: Feroz Shah Kotla (capacity: 41,000)
- Bengaluru: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (capacity: 38,000)
- Vadodara: BCA Stadium (capacity: 49,000)
- Lucknow: Ekana Stadium (capacity: 50,000)
All these stadiums have previously hosted IPL and WPL games. Holding matches in multiple cities allows more fans to experience the action live.
WPL Tickets 2026: How to Buy
Women’s Premier League 2026 tickets can be purchased via official platforms like BookMyShow and Paytm Insider. Counter sales at the stadiums will also be open but booking online is recommended for convenience and booking your seats in advance.
Here are the typical WPL ticket prices:
| Seating Category | Price Range (INR) |
| General | 500 – 750 |
| Premium | 1,000–1,500 |
| VIP | 2,000 – 3,500 |
- Note 1: Corporate hospitality suites begin at ₹10,000 and offer drinks along with premium amenities and services.
- Note 2: A valid photo ID is required to enter the stadium. Children below 2 years enter for free.
- Note 3: Students can often avail discounts with a valid student ID. Season passes are a cost-effective option for fans attending several matches.
WPL Live Streaming & TV Channels
All WPL matches will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network with commentary available in both Hindi and English. Indian viewers can watch the tournament online for free on JioHotstar, allowing anyone with internet access to enjoy the games.
International broadcast partners feature Willow TV in the United States, Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, Fox Sports in Australia, and OSN Sports across the Middle East. Commentary will be offered in several Indian languages, such as Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, to reach a wide range of viewers.
WPL Winners List (2023-2025)
| Season | Winner | Runner-Up | Final Venue |
| 2023 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai |
| 2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals | Delhi |
| 2025 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai |
Read More: Women’s World Cup Winners 1973–2025 (+ Key Highlights)
FAQs
Will WPL 2026 have a mega auction?
Yes, WPL held its first mega auction for the 2026 season on November 27, 2025, in New Delhi, with retention limits, RTM options, and top bids, including Deepti Sharma.
When does WPL 2026 start?
The WPL 2026 is set to start on 9 January and the final is scheduled for 5 February 2026. Once the Women Premier League concludes, the IPL 2026 is expected to begin in late March or early April.
Who won the 2025 WPL final?
Mumbai Indians (MI) won the Women’s Premier League 2025 title with a thrilling eight-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the final at the Brabourne Stadium on 15 March 2025.
Is Shreyanka Patil Playing WPL 2026?
Yes, Shreyanka Patil will play in the WPL 2026, as RCB retained her before the mega auction began, highlighting her strong performances and rising importance following a standout previous season.
Who is the Most Expensive Player in WPL 2026
The most expensive player in the WPL 2026 auction was Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma, signed by UP Warriorz for ₹3.20 crore. This marks her second-highest purchase in league history, following Smriti Mandhana.
Which Team Won the Most WPL Trophies
The Mumbai Indians are the most successful WPL team, winning two titles in 2023 and 2025 while the Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed the title in WPL 2024. MI remains the only franchise with multiple championships in the league.
Will there be more WPL teams in 2026?
There will be no new teams in WPL 2026 as the league will continue with the same five teams. The BCCI has already confirmed the complete schedule and the participating sides for the season.
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