The 2027 Women’s Premier League (WPL) will begin on January 14, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on two-time winners Mumbai Indians in the opening match. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has selected Vadodara and Mumbai as the two venues for the entire tournament.
UP Warriorz will begin their campaign against Gujarat Giants on January 15, while Delhi Capitals will face RCB on January 16. Delhi Capitals, who have finished as runners-up four times, will once again be aiming to secure their maiden WPL title.
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WPL 2027 to Be Played in Vadodara and Mumbai
The first leg will feature 11 matches at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium from January 14 to January 24. The tournament will then move to Mumbai, with the Cricket Club of India hosting the second leg from January 26.
RCB and Mumbai Indians will once again open proceedings in the second phase, meeting on January 26. Nine league-stage matches will follow in Mumbai, with Delhi Capitals taking on UP Warriorz in the final league fixture on February 3.
The Eliminator is scheduled for February 5, followed by the final on February 7. Both playoff matches will take place at the Cricket Club of India.
WPL 2027 Full Schedule
All league-stage matches are scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | RCB vs MI | Vadodara |
| Jan 15 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara |
| Jan 16 | Delhi Capitals vs RCB | Vadodara |
| Jan 17 | UP Warriorz vs MI | Vadodara |
| Jan 18 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Vadodara |
| Jan 19 | RCB vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara |
| Jan 20 | Gujarat Giants vs MI | Vadodara |
| Jan 21 | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | Vadodara |
| Jan 22 | Gujarat Giants vs RCB | Vadodara |
| Jan 23 | Delhi Capitals vs MI | Vadodara |
| Jan 24 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | Vadodara |
| Jan 26 | MI vs RCB | Mumbai |
| Jan 27 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | Mumbai |
| Jan 28 | MI vs UP Warriorz | Mumbai |
| Jan 29 | RCB vs Delhi Capitals | Mumbai |
| Jan 30 | MI vs Gujarat Giants | Mumbai |
| Jan 31 | UP Warriorz vs RCB | Mumbai |
| Feb 1 | MI vs Delhi Capitals | Mumbai |
| Feb 2 | RCB vs Gujarat Giants | Mumbai |
| Feb 3 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | Mumbai |
| Feb 5 | Eliminator | Mumbai |
| Feb 7 | Final | Mumbai |
With five teams competing for the title, the upcoming season promises another closely contested WPL campaign. RCB will look to defend their crown, while Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals will aim to add to their title challenges. UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants will also be eager to make a strong start and secure a place in the playoffs.