WPL 2027 full schedule announced, Mumbai and Vadodara to host matches; final set for February 7

The official schedule for fifth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 has been finally announced. The marquee tournament will run from January 14 to February 7, 2027, featuring 22 high-octane matches spread across two premier host cities: Vadodara and Mumbai.

WPL 2027 schedule revealed

In line with the multi-city caravan format, all 22 fixtures of WPL 2027—comprising 20 league stage encounters and 2 playoff clashes—will be split evenly, with 11 games assigned to each city. To ensure prime-time coverage and consistent viewing schedules, every match throughout the tournament is set for a 7:30 PM IST start.

The season kicks off in Vadodara on Thursday, January 14, 2027. Fans will witness a high-stakes blockbuster opening match as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on former champions Mumbai Indians (MI). The Vadodara leg will host the first half of the tournament, offering 11 consecutive days of intense group action through to January 24.

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Following a rest day on January 25, the tournament shifts to Mumbai for its final phase. The iconic Cricket Club of India (Brabourne Stadium) will serve as the host venue for the remaining 11 matches starting January 26. The Mumbai leg will conclude the double round-robin league stage on February 3, determining the three franchises that will advance to the postseason.

The tournament format remains unchanged, rewarding consistent performance throughout the league phase. The team that finishes at the top of the points table after the 20 league encounters will earn direct qualification into the showpiece final.

Meanwhile, the teams occupying the second and third positions will lock horns in the high-pressure Eliminator on Friday, February 5 at the Brabourne Stadium to decide the second finalist. Following a rest day on February 6, the title match will take place on Sunday, February 7 at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium, crowning the champions of the 2027 season.

Here's the complete schedule of WPL 2027:

This his how WPL 2027 squads shape up: