BCCI Announces WPL 2027 Dates, Auction
BCCI Announces WPL 2027 Dates, Auction
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Key Points
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The five participating franchises are Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz.
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Under the existing squad rules, each franchise can carry up to 18 players, including a maximum of six overseas players, with a purse limit of Rs 15 crore for squad-building.
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The tournament venues have not yet been officially confirmed. Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai and Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara are reportedly among the leading options, while a new venue in Varanasi is also being evaluated.
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Delhi Capitals have been runners-up in each of the WPL’s first four editions, while Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the league’s most successful teams with two titles apiece.
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The 2026 season opened with Mumbai Indians playing Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, and RCB defeated Delhi Capitals in the final at Vadodara to claim the title.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the fifth Women's Premier League will run from January 14 through February 7, 2027, according to New Indian Express. The player auction is scheduled for October 28 in Kochi, with franchises required to submit player retentions by September 28, 2026.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter as defending champions after winning the 2026 title, their second WPL crown. The five franchises — Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz — will each field up to 18 players with a Rs 15 crore squad-building budget, per Yahoo Sports.
RCB's Repeat Title and Delhi's Runner-Up Record
Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed their second WPL championship in 2026 after defeating Delhi Capitals in the final at Vadodara. Mumbai Indians and RCB are now tied as the league's most successful teams with two titles each. Delhi Capitals have finished as runners-up in all four editions of the league so far, according to Tribune India.
Player Retention Deadline and Squad Rules
Each of the five franchises must declare their retained players by September 28, 2026, ahead of the October 28 auction in Kochi. Under current league rules, teams can keep up to 18 players per squad, including a maximum of six overseas stars. The Rs 15 crore purse gives franchises a set budget for building their rosters, according to Yahoo Sports.
Venue Selection Still Pending Final Confirmation
The BCCI has not yet officially confirmed the tournament venues for WPL 2027. Leading options include Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai and Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, per Daily Hunt. A new venue in Varanasi is also being evaluated as a potential host city for matches during the January-February window.
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