The 2027 Women’s Premier League is set to take place from January 14 to February 7. The BCCI has confirmed the schedule for the fifth season of the women’s T20 competition.
When and where will the WPL 2027 auction and retention process take place?
According to the announcement made by the Indian cricket board on Wednesday, September 16, the WPL 2027 auction will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi on October 28. The five teams must also submit their retained-player lists by September 28.
What did the official BCCI release state about the WPL 2027 schedule?
‘The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the key dates for the TATA Women’s Premier League 2027, with the fifth edition scheduled to be played from 14 January to 7 February 2027,’ BCCI stated in a release.
What key milestones did the BCCI outline for player retention and the auction?
‘The first milestone ahead of the new season will be the Player Retention deadline on 28 September 2026. The five franchises will have the opportunity to retain players from their existing squads as they begin putting their combinations in place for the new season. The next phase of squad building will take place at the TATA WPL Player Auction on 28 October 2026. The auction will be held at the Grand Hyatt Kochi, where the five franchises will look to complete and strengthen their squads for the upcoming edition,’ the release added.
Which teams have previously won the Women’s Premier League title?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted the 2026 Women’s Premier League trophy after defeating Delhi Capitals in the final. It was their second WPL title having also won the competition in 2024. Mumbai Indians have also claimed the championship twice. They won the inaugural season in 2023 and secured their second title in 2025 under captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
What is Delhi Capitals’ past record, and where might WPL 2027 be hosted?
Delhi Capitals have ended up on the losing side in the final in each of the first four WPL seasons. They will be hoping to change that record and win their maiden championship in the 2027 campaign. The BCCI has not yet confirmed the venues for WPL 2027. However, reports suggest that Vadodara and Mumbai could host matches during the upcoming season.
How does WPL 2027 tie into the upcoming ICC Women’s Champions Trophy?
The 2027 Women’s Premier League will also serve as an important preparation window ahead of the first ever ICC Women’s Champions Trophy. The inaugural tournament is scheduled to run from February 14 to 28 with Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium and Vadodara set to host the matches.