WPL 2026 Schedule: Full Match Fixture List, Opening Ceremony & Team Guide

Women’s Premier League 2026 Schedule Full Match Fixture List

 

The TATA Women’s Premier League 2026 is officially underway, bringing fans a blockbuster edition of franchise cricket featuring five powerhouse teams and 22 riveting matches. Kicking off on 9 January 2026 and culminating in a thrilling final on 5 February 2026, WPL 2026 spans across two iconic venues the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai and the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara.

Featured Snippet: What Is WPL 2026?

The Women’s Premier League 2026 is the fourth edition of India’s premier women’s T20 franchise league featuring five teams Mumbai Indians Women, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, Delhi Capitals Women, UP Warriorz Women, and Gujarat Giants Women competing in a double round-robin format followed by playoffs. 

WPL 2026 Opening Ceremony A Night of Cricket & Entertainment

The WPL 2026 season was given a grand launch on 9 January 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai with a star-studded opening ceremony. The pre-match entertainment began around 6:45 PM IST, just hours before the thrilling curtain-raiser between Mumbai Indians Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women

Music sensation Yo Yo Honey Singh dominated the stage with high-energy performances, delivering a blend of chart-topping beats and powerful hype music that electrified the atmosphere. Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez added glamour with her dynamic dance act celebrating women’s confidence and strength, and former Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu delivered an inspiring message of courage and empowerment that resonated throughout the stadium. 

This star-powered spectacle set the tone for the entire WPL season, combining the magic of cricket with a cultural celebration of women in sport that captivated fans both in-stadium and at home. 

WPL 2026 Full Match Schedule (Dates, Teams, Venues & Timings)

The schedule below covers all 22 matches of the WPL 2026 season including league stage games, the Eliminator, and the Final. Most evening matches begin at 7:30 PM IST while select double-header matches will feature afternoon fixtures at 3:30 PM IST.

Date Time (IST) Match Venue
9 Jan 20267:30 PMMumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru WomenDr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
10 Jan 20263:30 PMUP Warriorz Women vs Gujarat Giants WomenDr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
10 Jan 20267:30 PMMumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals WomenDr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
11 Jan 20267:30 PMDelhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants WomenDr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
12 Jan 20267:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs UP Warriorz WomenDr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
13 Jan 20267:30 PMMumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants WomenDr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
14 Jan 20267:30 PMUP Warriorz Women vs Delhi Capitals WomenDr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
15 Jan 20267:30 PMMumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz WomenDr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
16 Jan 20267:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants WomenDr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
17 Jan 20263:30 PMUP Warriorz Women vs Mumbai Indians WomenDr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
17 Jan 20267:30 PMDelhi Capitals Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru WomenDr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
19 Jan 20267:30 PMGujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru WomenBaroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
20 Jan 20267:30 PMDelhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians WomenBaroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
22 Jan 20267:30 PMGujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz WomenBaroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
24 Jan 20267:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals WomenBaroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
26 Jan 20267:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Mumbai Indians WomenBaroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
27 Jan 20267:30 PMGujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals WomenBaroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
29 Jan 20267:30 PMUP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru WomenBaroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
30 Jan 20267:30 PMGujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians WomenBaroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
1 Feb 20267:30 PMDelhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz WomenBaroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
3 Feb 20267:30 PMEliminatorBaroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
5 Feb 20267:30 PMFinalBaroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara

This thrilling fixture roadmap reflects the classic *double round-robin format* followed by a decisive Eliminator and a climactic final — ensuring every team has multiple chances to rise up the leaderboard.

Participating Teams & Captains

Team Captain Key Players
Mumbai Indians WomenHarmanpreet Kaur (C)Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews
Royal Challengers Bengaluru WomenSmriti Mandhana (C)Grace Harris, Richa Ghosh, Nadine de Klerk
Delhi Capitals WomenJemimah Rodrigues (C)Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp
UP Warriorz WomenMeg Lanning (C)Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Phoebe Litchfield
Gujarat Giants WomenAshleigh Gardner (C)Sophie Devine, Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol

Why WPL 2026 Is More Than Just Cricket

WPL 2026 isn’t just about wins and losses it’s about an unstoppable rise in women’s sport, electrifying fan engagement, and the celebration of athletic excellence under the floodlights.

Whether it’s watching *Grace Harris dismantle bowling attacks or Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership moments*, this season delivers more than sport it delivers stories fans will cherish for a lifetime.

Stay tuned as this league unfolds we’ll keep updating match results, player stats, and behind-the-scenes stories as WPL 2026 continues to set new benchmarks for women’s cricket.

What Is the WPL 2026 Schedule?

The WPL 2026 schedule includes the complete list of matches, dates, venues, stadiums, team squads, match timings, and opening ceremony details for the Women’s Premier League.

Related Reads: IPL 2025–26 Auction Analysis: Top 20 Most Expensive Players | IPL 2026 Schedule: Full Match List, Dates, Venues, Timings & Team Analysis |

Comments