The WPL 2027 full schedule has been officially announced, with the fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League set to begin on January 14 and conclude on February 7. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face former champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match at Vadodara, setting the stage for another exciting season of women’s franchise cricket.

The Women’s Premier League 2027 schedule features 22 matches involving five franchises. Vadodara and Mumbai will host the competition, with the opening phase taking place at Kotambi Stadium before the tournament moves to Mumbai’s Cricket Club of India (CCI) for the remaining league fixtures and playoffs.

The announcement follows the WPL 2027 auction, where all five franchises strengthened their squads by bringing in several international stars and promising Indian players. With the teams finalising their combinations, attention has now shifted towards the upcoming competition.

WPL 2027 opening match, final date and venues

The WPL 2027 opening match will see RCB take on Mumbai Indians on January 14 in Vadodara. Smriti Mandhana’s RCB will enter the competition as defending champions, while Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians will look to challenge for another title.

The first 11 matches will be played in Vadodara between January 14 and January 24. After a one-day break, the competition will move to Mumbai, where the remaining league-stage matches will be played from January 26 to February 3.

The WPL 2027 final date is February 7, with the championship match scheduled in Mumbai. Before that, the Eliminator will take place on February 5 between the teams finishing second and third in the league standings.

All matches are scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.

WPL 2027 complete fixtures: All 22 match dates

Here is the complete WPL 2027 schedule and fixtures, including the dates and venues for all league matches, the Eliminator and the final.

The WPL 2027 complete fixtures and venues offer a packed schedule, with teams getting limited opportunities to recover between important matches. The league stage will be particularly important because the final standings will determine which franchises remain in contention for the trophy.

WPL 2027 all team squads after auction

The WPL 2027 auction brought several changes to the five franchises. Sophie Molineux became one of the biggest talking points after UP Warriorz secured her services for ₹1.10 crore. Delhi Capitals also strengthened their options by signing Kiran Navgire for ₹75 lakh.

Here is the WPL 2027 all teams squad list after auction, covering the five franchises.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Arundhati Reddy, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Voll, Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Prathyoosha Kumar, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Jess Jonassen, Tejal Hasabnis, Chloe Tryon and Vrinda Dinesh.

Mumbai Indians: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Rahila Firdous, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Vaishnavi Sharma, Tara Norris, Disha Kasat, Latika Inamdar, Bharti Rawal, Sanika Chalke, Shweta Sehrawat and Akshita Bhagat.

UP Warriorz: Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Pratika Rawal, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone, Sophie Molineux, Sneh Rana, Grace Harris, Sushma Verma, Kathryn Bryce, Manali Dakshini, Sahana Pawar and Asha Sobhana.

Gujarat Giants: Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Bharti Fulmali, Georgia Wareham, Happy Kumari, Jintimani Kalita, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Kim Garth, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh, Sophie Devine, Tanuja Kanwer, Yastika Bhatia, G Kamalini, Orla Prendergast and Samaira Raghav.

Delhi Capitals: Annabel Sutherland, Chinelle Henry, Deeya Yadav, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt, Lucy Hamilton, Mamatha Madiwala, Marizanne Kapp, Minnu Mani, N Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Niki Prasad, Shafali Verma, Kiran Navgire, Uma Kashvi, Kirstie Gordon and Nazma Khan.

WPL 2027 format, points table and qualification rules

The WPL 2027 team list includes five franchises: RCB, Mumbai Indians, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants and Delhi Capitals. Each team will compete in a round-robin league stage, with eight matches scheduled for every franchise.

The WPL 2027 points table will determine the teams’ positions after the league stage. The team finishing first will directly qualify for the final, while the second- and third-placed sides will face each other in the Eliminator on February 5. The winner will then meet the table-topper in the final.

This format gives teams an important advantage for finishing at the top of the standings, while also keeping the playoff race competitive until the final league fixtures.

When will WPL 2027 start and end? Match timings and live coverage

For fans wondering when the tournament begins, the answer is January 14, 2027. The competition will conclude with the final on February 7.

The WPL 2027 match timings are scheduled for 7:30 PM IST. The opening match between RCB and MI will be one of the most anticipated fixtures, considering the quality of players available in both squads.

The WPL 2027 Vadodara and Mumbai match schedule also provides two different venues for fans to follow the competition. Television and digital streaming arrangements should be checked against the official broadcaster announcement before the season begins.

With established international stars, experienced Indian players and emerging talent in the mix, WPL 2027 promises another competitive campaign. RCB will look to defend its crown, while Mumbai Indians and the other three franchises will be eager to challenge for the championship.

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