Women’s Premier League 2026 Schedule Revealed

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If you thought WPL 2025 was a thriller, hold onto your seats because the Women’s Premier League 2026 schedule drop is pure fireworks. The BCCI just unveiled the full roadmap for the fourth edition, and spoiler alert: it’s stacked with blockbuster clashes, double-headers, and a playoff punch-up that’ll keep fans glued from day one. After the mega auction reshaped squads with fresh talent and big names, this season promises non-stop drama across two venues, Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, from January 9 to February 5.​

Women’s Premier League 2026 

The Women’s Premier League 2026 action explodes right out of the gate on January 9 in Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, where defending champs Mumbai Indians (MI) lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a mouthwatering opener.

It’s a rematch of past fireworks, setting the tone for 11 straight league games in Navi Mumbai till January 17. Double-header days on January 10 (UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants in the afternoon, MI vs Delhi Capitals evening) and January 17 (UPW vs MI afternoon, DC vs RCB evening) crank up the intensity, perfect for fans craving back-to-back bangs. Most matches are evening affairs, with exact start times coming soon.​

Then the Women’s Premier League 2026 rolls to Vadodara’s Kotambi Stadium on January 19, hosting the rest, including playoffs. Gujarat Giants kick off against RCB, followed by the 2025 finalists DC vs MI rematch, talk about instant spice. League stage wraps February 1 with DC vs UPW, leading into the Eliminator on February 3 (2nd vs 3rd place).

The top team cruises straight to the Final on February 5, crowning the next queen under the lights. Five teams, MI, RCB, DC, GG, UPW, battle twice each in the league phase, blending young Indian breakout stars with global firepower post-auction.​

Women’s Premier League 2026 Full Schedule

Date Match Start Time Venue
January 9, Friday Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Evening Navi Mumbai ​
January 10, Saturday UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants Afternoon Navi Mumbai ​
January 10, Saturday Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Evening Navi Mumbai ​
January 11, Sunday Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants Evening Navi Mumbai ​
January 12, Monday Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz Evening Navi Mumbai ​
January 13, Tuesday Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants Evening Navi Mumbai ​
January 14, Wednesday UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals Evening Navi Mumbai ​
January 15, Thursday Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz Evening Navi Mumbai ​
January 16, Friday Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants Evening Navi Mumbai ​
January 17, Saturday UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians Afternoon Navi Mumbai ​
January 17, Saturday Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Evening Navi Mumbai ​
January 19, Monday Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Evening Vadodara ​
January 20, Tuesday Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Evening Vadodara ​
January 22, Thursday Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz Evening Vadodara ​
January 24, Saturday Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Evening Vadodara ​
January 26, Monday Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians Evening Vadodara ​
January 27, Tuesday Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals Evening Vadodara ​
January 29, Thursday UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Evening Vadodara ​
January 30, Friday Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians Evening Vadodara ​
February 1, Sunday Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz Evening Vadodara ​
February 3, Tuesday Eliminator Evening Vadodara ​
February 5, Thursday Final Evening Vadodara ​

So, if the Women’s Premier League 2026 was wild on paper, wait till the first ball. MI-RCB opener? Playoff showdowns? It’s all heating up, and with squads reloaded, the title hunt is wide open. Grab your jerseys, mark the dates, and stay tuned, women’s cricket just levelled up. See you at the stadiums!​

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