Kolkata : Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the key dates for the Women’s Premier League 2027, with the fifth edition scheduled to be played from 14 January to 7 February 2027.
As the biggest T20 league in women’s cricket, the WPL has established itself as a significant platform for the growth of the sport, bringing together leading players from India and around the world while creating opportunities for emerging talent to perform at the highest level.
The first milestone ahead of the new season will be the Player Retention deadline on 28 September 2026. The five franchises will have the opportunity to retain players from their existing squads as they begin putting their combinations in place for the new season.
The next phase of squad building will take place at the WPL Player Auction on 28 October 2026. The auction will be held at the Grand Hyatt Kochi, where the five franchises will look to complete and strengthen their squads for the upcoming edition.
Since its inaugural edition in 2023, the Women’s Premier League has grown into one of the most popular cricketing leagues in the world.
Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the most successful teams in the league, both having won two titles apiece. Delhi Capitals have finished as runners-up in each of the four editions so far.
