Photo: Wankhede Stadium (Getty)
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Sunday (November 15) that the Mumbai leg of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027—which includes the Eliminator and the final—will now be held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium instead of the Cricket Club of India’s (CCI) Brabourne Stadium. However, there are no changes to the tournament dates or the established schedule.
Reason for the Venue Change
This change follows a request from the International Cricket Council (ICC). The CCI is set to host the inaugural 'Women's Champions Trophy,' which begins on February 14. Given the short turnaround time between the conclusion of the WPL and the start of this multi-nation tournament—insufficient for re-preparing the pitch—it was decided to shift the matches to the Wankhede Stadium.
Full Schedule for the Mumbai Leg
A total of 11 matches will be played during the Mumbai leg, beginning on January 26 with a clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians.
- The league stage in Mumbai will conclude on February 3, with a match between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz.
- Following this, the Wankhede Stadium will host the 'Eliminator' on February 5 and the grand finale on February 7.
Tournament to Begin in Vadodara
The fifth edition of the WPL will commence on January 14 in Vadodara, where defending champions RCB will face Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match.
