WPL 2026 Full Schedule: Royal Challengers Bengaluru To Take On Mumbai Indians In Tournament Opener
The fourth season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) begins with an exciting match between the reigning champions, Mumbai Indians, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, and the 2024 winners, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This opening match will take place on January 9 at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Unlike previous years, this edition of the WPL will conclude with a final on a Thursday, specifically February 5. This change avoids a scheduling conflict with the men's T20 World Cup starting the same week in India and Sri Lanka. The T20 World Cup kicks off with a game between Pakistan and the Netherlands on February 7 in Colombo.
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Women's Premier League Format
The league maintains its familiar format, featuring five teams: Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, and Delhi Capitals. Each team plays the others twice in a double round-robin. The top-ranked team directly advances to the final, while the second and third teams compete in an Eliminator for the other final spot.
In a first for the tournament, the WPL will be held during January and February. Previously, the competition took place in February and March, often overlapping with international fixtures and just before the IPL.
Venue Details and Match Schedule
DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai Matches
| Match No. | Date | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 9 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 2 | Jan 10 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 3 | Jan 10 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 4 | Jan 11 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 5 | Jan 12 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 6 | Jan 13 | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 7 | Jan 14 | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 8 | Jan 15 | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 9 | Jan 16 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 10 | Jan 17 | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 11 | Jan 17 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara Matches
| Match No. | Date | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Jan 19 | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 13 | Jan 20 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 14 | Jan 22 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 15 | Jan 24 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 16 | Jan 26 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 17 | Jan 27 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 18 | Jan 29 | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 19 | Jan 30 | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 20 | Feb 1 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
Eliminator and Final Matches
| Match No. | Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Feb 3 | Eliminator (2nd vs 3rd) | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 22 | Feb 5 | Final | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
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