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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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