Women's Premier League 2026: Full Schedule, Venues and Where To Watch
- bajpaigautam
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
Women's Premier League 2026: Full Schedule, Venues and Where To Watch
The Women's Premier League (WPL) is back. Bigger and better than ever. The 4th edition of the league is all set to take off on January 9, 2026 with five big teams fighting for the coveted title. The Mumbai Indian's won the 2025 edition beating the Delhi Capitals by 8 runs in the finale and they will be taking on the 2024 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the season's opener.
Full Schedule of Women's Premier League 2026
The WPL 2026 will be played from January 9, 2026 to February 5, 2026, comprising of 22 matches.
Opening Match: January 9, 2026
Group Stage Matches: January 9 - February 1, 2026
Eliminator: February 3, 2026
Final: February 5, 2026
Group Stage – Navi Mumbai (Dr DY Patil Sports Academy)
Date | Match | Time (IST) |
Fri, Jan 9 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
Sat, Jan 10 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | 3:30 PM |
Sat, Jan 10 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
Sun, Jan 11 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM |
Mon, Jan 12 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM |
Tue, Jan 13 | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM |
Wed, Jan 14 | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
Thu, Jan 15 | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM |
Fri, Jan 16 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM |
Sat, Jan 17 | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | 3:30 PM |
Sat, Jan 17 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
Group Stage – Vadodara (BCA Stadium, Kotambi)
Date | Match | Time (IST) |
Mon, Jan 19 | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
Tue, Jan 20 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM |
Thu, Jan 22 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM |
Sat, Jan 24 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
Mon, Jan 26 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM |
Tue, Jan 27 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
Thu, Jan 29 | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
Fri, Jan 30 | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM |
Sun, Feb 1 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM |
Eliminator and Final – Vadodara
Date | Match | Time (IST) |
Tue, Feb 3 | Eliminator | 7:30 PM |
Thu, Feb 5 | Final | 7:30 PM |
The league will include multiple teams competing in a round-robin format during the group stage. Each team will play against every other team twice. The team leading the points table will directly qualify for the finals. The teams positioned at number two and number three will play the eliminator. The winner of this fixture will play the final.
Venues Hosting WPL 2026
The WPL 2026 will be hosted across two venues. The first eleven games of the campaign will be played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai and the next eleven at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.
Venue Highlights
Dr DY Patil Stadium is known for its electrifying atmosphere and has a seating capacity of around 45,300.
The BCA Stadium/Kotambi Stadium with a capacity exceeding 40,000 will host the finals.
Where to Watch the WPL 2026
Watching the Women's Premier League 2026 live will be easy for fans worldwide thanks to extensive broadcasting and streaming arrangements.
In India
TV Broadcast: All matches are being shown live on the Star Sports
Network (including channels like Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, etc.).
Live Streaming (Online): Matches can be streamed live on JioHotstar (mobile app and website).
International Viewing
Here’s how fans outside India can watch WPL 2026:
Region / Country | TV Broadcast | Streaming / App |
United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go / Khel Now |
Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports |
USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV app / Khel Now |
South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App/ Khel Now |
New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ | Sky Go/Khel Now |
Other regions | Local sports broadcasters (varies) | Platforms like Khel Now may stream in some areas |
Which side are you rooting for, in the opening fixture of the Women's Premier League 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Mumbai Indians
