WPL 2026 Overview
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 is just around the corner, bringing cricket enthusiasts another thrilling season from January 9 to February 5. The tournament kicks off with an exciting match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
Match Format and Key Details
This year, WPL 2026 will feature a total of 22 matches played across two venues. The first half of the tournament will occur at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, while the latter half will shift to the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
The tournament includes two double-headers on January 10 and January 17, and promises to be packed with thrilling moments, especially with MI as the defending champions.
WPL 2026 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|
| January 9 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 7:30 PM |
| January 10 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 3:30 PM |
| January 10 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 7:30 PM |
| January 11 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 7:30 PM |
| January 12 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 7:30 PM |
| January 13 | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 7:30 PM |
| January 14 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 7:30 PM |
| January 15 | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 7:30 PM |
| January 16 | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 7:30 PM |
| January 17 | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 3:30 PM |
| January 17 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 7:30 PM |
| January 19 | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 20 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 22 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 24 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 26 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 27 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 29 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 30 | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| February 1 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| February 3 | Eliminator | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| February 5 | Final | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
Team Captains
This year's captains will lead their teams with a mix of experience and new talent:
- Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana
- Delhi Capitals: Jemimah Rodrigues
- Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner
- UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning
Live Broadcast Details
Fans in India can catch all the action live on the Star Sports network, with streaming available through the JioHotstar app or website. The season opener begins at 6:00 PM IST, so don't miss it!