Archive · 17 Nov 2025
WPL 2026 Set for Jan 7 Kickoff, Mumbai & Baroda Likely Hosts
The Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket tournament is planning its fourth season.
It will likely start on January 7, 2026, and finish by February 3.
The games might be played in two cities: Mumbai and Baroda.
One stadium in Navi Mumbai might host the first part of the games, and a stadium in Baroda could host the final match.
Before the season begins, there will be a special auction on November 27, 2025, in New Delhi where teams can pick new players or keep their favorites.
Some teams have more money to spend than others.
WPL 2026 reportedly starts Jan 7, 2026, and ends Feb 3, 2026.
Mumbai and Baroda likely host cities; Navi Mumbai & Baroda stadiums for first leg & final.
Mini-auction on Nov 27, 2025, in New Delhi; UP Warriorz has largest purse.
Defending champs Mumbai Indians & Delhi Capitals retained full quota of players.
Second leg in Baroda may start Jan 16 due to men's ODI team's schedule.
- Who
- Women's Premier League (WPL)
- What
- Planning fourth season with specific dates, host venues, and auction details.
- When
- Reportedly starting Jan 7, 2026, and concluding Feb 3, 2026. Mini-auction on Nov 27, 2025.
- Where
- Reportedly Mumbai and Baroda, with DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai for first leg and Kotambi Stadium in Baroda for the final.
- Why
- To schedule the tournament, establish specific venues, and prepare for player selection.
Tournament Timing
Host City Considerations
Tournament Duration
Tournament Timing
The WPL 2026 is reportedly being planned to start on January 7 and conclude on February 3.
Host City Considerations
The second leg of the tournament is expected to begin from January 16 due to the Indian men's ODI team playing in Baroda on January 11.
Venue Usage
Tournament Timing
DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai is slated to host the first leg of the tournament.
Host City Considerations
The final is reported to be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Baroda, with the second leg also potentially in Baroda.
- Reported WPL 2026 Start Date
- January 7, 2026
- Reported WPL 2026 End Date
- February 3, 2026
- Reported Hosts
- Mumbai and Baroda
- Reported First Leg Venue
- DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- Reported Final Venue
- Kotambi Stadium, Baroda
- WPL 2026 Mini-Auction Date
- November 27, 2025
- WPL 2026 Mini-Auction Host
- New Delhi
- Team with Largest Purse
- UP Warriorz
