The fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League will begin with a blockbuster clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and two-time winners Mumbai Indians, as the BCCI confirmed the schedule for WPL 2027. The tournament will run from January 14 to February 7, 2027, with Vadodara and Mumbai hosting 22 matches across the league stage and playoffs. All matches are scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
The opening fixture will take place in Vadodara, where RCB and Mumbai Indians will renew their rivalry in a repeat of the opening match of the 2026 season. The first leg will feature 11 matches, concluding on January 24 with UP Warriorz taking on Gujarat Giants. After a day’s break, the competition will move to Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, which will host the remaining 11 matches, including the playoffs. The Vadodara leg will begin with RCB facing Mumbai Indians on January 14, followed by Gujarat Giants taking on UP Warriorz the next day. Delhi Capitals will begin their campaign against RCB on January 16.
The tournament will follow a double round-robin format, with each of the five franchises playing the other four teams twice. The top team at the end of the league stage will qualify directly for the final, while the second and third-placed teams will compete in the Eliminator. The Eliminator will be played on February 5, followed by the final on February 7 at Brabourne Stadium.
WPL 2027 full schedule
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Jan-2027 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 15-Jan-2027 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 16-Jan-2027 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 17-Jan-2027 | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 18-Jan-2027 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 19-Jan-2027 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 20-Jan-2027 | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 21-Jan-2027 | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 22-Jan-2027 | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 23-Jan-2027 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 24-Jan-2027 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 26-Jan-2027 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 27-Jan-2027 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 28-Jan-2027 | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 29-Jan-2027 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 30-Jan-2027 | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 31-Jan-2027 | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 1-Feb-2027 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 2-Feb-2027 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 3-Feb-2027 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 5-Feb-2027 | Eliminator | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 7-Feb-2027 | Final | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
Note: All matches have a start time of 7:30 pm IST
The upcoming season presents RCB with the opportunity to defend their championship and strengthen their position among the league’s leading teams. Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, will be aiming to add a third WPL title to their collection. Delhi Capitals will be eager to overcome their previous final defeats, having reached the summit clash in each of the first four editions without winning the trophy. UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants will look to make their first appearance in a WPL final.
The WPL 2027 schedule sets up an intriguing contest between established champions and franchises still searching for their first title. With the defending champions facing Mumbai Indians in the opening match, the season begins with a fixture that could immediately influence the momentum of the title race.
The two-city format also offers a fresh opportunity for the league to connect with fans across different regions. For RCB, the challenge will be to sustain the consistency that brought them the title, while their rivals will be determined to prevent another championship-winning campaign.
With the fixtures confirmed, the countdown to WPL 2027 has begun, and the race for the trophy will conclude on February 7 in Mumbai.
