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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the complete schedule for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027. The fifth edition of the tournament will begin on January 14, 2027, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) facing Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match. The tournament final will be played on February 7, 2027.
A total of 22 matches, including the Eliminator and Final, will be played between five teams. This season, the tournament will be hosted in two cities, Vadodara and Mumbai, with 11 matches scheduled in each city.
Fans can check the complete WPL 2027 schedule below, including match dates, fixtures, venues and timings.
WPL 2027 Start Date and Final: When Will the Tournament Begin?
WPL 2027 will kick off on Thursday, January 14, with an exciting contest between RCB and MI in Vadodara. The league-stage matches will continue until February 3, while the tournament will conclude with the final on February 7.
The team finishing at the top of the league standings will directly qualify for the final. Meanwhile, the teams finishing second and third will compete in the Eliminator on February 5 for the remaining final spot.
The championship match will take place at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, February 7.
WPL 2027 Venues: 22 Matches to Be Played in Mumbai and Vadodara
The BCCI has selected two cities to host the fifth edition of the Women's Premier League.
- Vadodara: The first 11 matches will be played from January 14 to January 24.
- Mumbai: The remaining 11 matches, including the Eliminator and Final, will take place from January 26 to February 7.
There will be three rest days during the tournament: January 25, February 4 and February 6. No matches are scheduled on these dates.
WPL 2027 Match Timings: Check Start Time and Toss Details
All 22 matches of WPL 2027 will be played in the evening session. Every match will begin at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
- Match Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Total Matches: 22
- Participating Teams: 5
The toss will take place 30 minutes before the start of every match.
WPL 2027 Full Schedule: Check All 22 Matches, Dates and Venues
Here is the complete match-wise schedule of the Women's Premier League 2027, including all league-stage and knockout fixtures.
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 14 | RCB vs MI | Vadodara |
| 2 | January 15 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara |
| 3 | January 16 | Delhi Capitals vs RCB | Vadodara |
| 4 | January 17 | UP Warriorz vs MI | Vadodara |
| 5 | January 18 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Vadodara |
| 6 | January 19 | RCB vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara |
| 7 | January 20 | Gujarat Giants vs MI | Vadodara |
| 8 | January 21 | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | Vadodara |
| 9 | January 22 | Gujarat Giants vs RCB | Vadodara |
| 10 | January 23 | Delhi Capitals vs MI | Vadodara |
| 11 | January 24 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | Vadodara |
| 12 | January 26 | MI vs RCB | Mumbai |
| 13 | January 27 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | Mumbai |
| 14 | January 28 | MI vs UP Warriorz | Mumbai |
| 15 | January 29 | RCB vs Delhi Capitals | Mumbai |
| 16 | January 30 | MI vs Gujarat Giants | Mumbai |
| 17 | January 31 | UP Warriorz vs RCB | Mumbai |
| 18 | February 1 | MI vs Delhi Capitals | Mumbai |
| 19 | February 2 | RCB vs Gujarat Giants | Mumbai |
| 20 | February 3 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | Mumbai |
| 21 | February 5 | Eliminator | Mumbai |
| 22 | February 7 | Final | Mumbai |
Note: All matches will start at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
WPL 2027 Teams List: Check All Five Participating Franchises
Five teams will compete for the championship in the fifth edition of the Women's Premier League.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Gujarat Giants (GG)
- UP Warriorz (UPW)
Each franchise will aim to deliver a strong performance and secure a place in the knockout stage.
WPL 2027 Playoffs Schedule: When Are the Eliminator and Final?
The knockout stage will decide the two finalists of WPL 2027.
- February 5, 2027: Eliminator – Second-placed team vs Third-placed team.
- February 7, 2027: Final – Top-ranked team vs Eliminator winner.
The team finishing first in the league standings will get direct entry into the final, while the other two teams will fight for the remaining spot through the Eliminator.
Can RCB Defend Their WPL Title in 2027?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will enter WPL 2027 as the defending champions after winning the previous edition in 2026. The Bengaluru-based franchise will look to maintain its winning form and secure another championship.
However, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz will also be looking to challenge RCB for the trophy. The opening match between RCB and MI will be one of the major attractions of the tournament.
With 22 matches scheduled across two cities, WPL 2027 promises plenty of exciting action for women's cricket fans.
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