The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the schedule for the fifth season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). The tournament will take place from January 14 to February 7, 2027. All 22 matches, contested between five teams, will be held in Vadodara and Mumbai, with each city hosting 11 matches.
First Match To Feature RCB Vs. Mumbai Indians
The tournament will commence on January 14 in Vadodara. The opening match will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face off against former champions Mumbai Indians (MI). The first leg of the tournament will be held in Vadodara from January 14 to 24, featuring 11 matches.
Final 11 Matches To Be Held In Mumbai
Following the leg in Vadodara, the tournament will move to Mumbai. The remaining matches will be held at the Brabourne Stadium starting from January 26. The league stage matches will continue until February 3, followed by the playoffs. An Eliminator match will be played on February 5 between the teams finishing in second and third place in the points table. The winner of this match will advance to the final, while the team finishing in first place in the points table will secure a direct spot in the final.
Final To Be Held On February 7
The title clash of WPL 2027 will take place on Sunday, February 7, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. According to the schedule released by the BCCI, all 22 matches including the playoffs will commence at 7:30 PM (Indian Standard Time). Defending champions RCB will take the field this season looking to retain their title.
