The fifth season of the Women’s Premier League is set for early 2027. Here are the dates, the teams, the auction details and what we know about where to watch.
WPL 2027 dates
The BCCI has confirmed that WPL 2027 will run from 14 January to 7 February 2027, a window of about three weeks. It is the fifth edition of the league, and it ends just a week before the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in India, which starts on 14 February.
Key dates at a glance
- 28 September 2026: retention and release deadline for the five franchises.
- 28 October 2026: player auction in Kochi, starting at 5:30 pm IST.
- 14 January 2027: the season begins.
- 7 February 2027: the season ends.
- 14 to 28 February 2027: ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in India.
The teams
Five franchises take part in the league. Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the season as defending champions after beating Delhi Capitals in the 2026 final, so they will be the team everyone else is chasing.
Player auction
The player auction was held on 28 October 2026 at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi. A total of 146 players were in the pool for 27 available slots across the five teams. Before the auction, franchises had submitted their retention and release lists, which decided how many places were open for each side.
Venues
The BCCI had not announced the match venues in the sources we found. Reports have mentioned Mumbai, Vadodara and Varanasi as possible options, but nothing is confirmed. Check the official WPL website for updates as the date gets closer.
Where to watch in India
For the auction, the Star Sports Network carried the live telecast and JioHotstar streamed it. A broadcast announcement for the matches themselves was not confirmed in the sources we checked, so look for the official listing closer to the tournament.
Why the timing matters
The short gap between the WPL and the Women’s Champions Trophy means players from several countries will move straight from the league into an international event. Selectors and fans will use the WPL to judge form before the national squads are finalised. Our guide to the Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 has the details of that tournament.
What to watch for
Keep an eye on how the new signings fit into their squads, since a few auction picks can change a team’s balance. Watch the defending champions in the opening games to see whether they have kept their edge. The fixture list and match timings are due to be released later, so bookmark the official site.
How to stay updated
Follow the BCCI and WPL channels for the venue announcement, the fixture list and the broadcast details. Once they are out, we will update our coverage.
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