WPL 2027 schedule announced with opening match on 14 January across 2 venues

A major and exciting development has emerged regarding the upcoming season of the Women Premier League, commonly known as the WPL. The Board of Control for Cricket in India, also known as the BCCI, has officially announced the complete schedule for WPL 2027. The fifth season of this prestigious T20 tournament is scheduled to kick off early next year on January 14 and will conclude on February 7, 2027. Five competitive teams will battle it out for the ultimate championship trophy, with a total of 22 thrilling matches scheduled to be hosted across two prominent cities.

The announcement follows the recent successful player auction for WPL 2027, which was held in the city of Kochi. According to the detailed fixture list released by the BCCI, all matches of the fifth season will be hosted exclusively in two major Indian cities, namely Vadodara and Mumbai. Both cities have been assigned an equal share of hosting responsibilities, with each venue scheduled to host 11 matches. Cricket fans in both Vadodara and Mumbai are set to witness top-tier women cricket action up close.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indies to play opening match

The grand opening of WPL 2027 is scheduled for January 14 in the city of Vadodara. In the very first match of the tournament, the reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, known as RCB, will lock horns with former champions Mumbai Indies, known as MI. This high-profile opening clash between the two powerhouse teams will add extra significance and excitement to the start of the new season, setting the tone for the rest of the competition.

The first leg of the tournament in Vadodara will run from January 14 to January 24. During this phase, a total of 11 matches will be played at the Vadodara venue, where all five participating teams will strive to establish a strong footing in the points table early on. Following the conclusion of the Vadodara leg, the tournament caravan will move to the vibrant city of Mumbai.

Final 11 matches to be hosted at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai

Once the initial phase in Vadodara concludes, the remaining matches of the WPL will shift to the iconic Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai starting from January 26. League stage fixtures will continue in Mumbai until February 3, offering fans continuous high-intensity cricket action before the tournament transitions into its crucial playoff stage.

Upon the completion of the league stage standings, the team finishing second and the team finishing third in the points table will face each other in a high-stakes eliminator match on February 5. The winner of this knockout fixture will secure a direct berth in the grand finale. Meanwhile, the team that finishes at the very top of the points table after the league stage will earn the direct advantage of qualifying straight for the championship match.

Title clash scheduled to take place on February 7

The grand finale of WPL 2027 will be played on Sunday, February 7. This championship-deciding title match will be hosted at the historic Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, crowning the winner of the fifth season in the financial capital of the country. According to the official schedule released by the BCCI, all 22 matches of the tournament, including the playoffs, are scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time.

As five competitive teams battle for supremacy once again, all eyes will be glued to the stellar performances of international women cricket stars, while heading into the new season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will enter the tournament as the defending champions, carrying the heavy responsibility of protecting their coveted title under the leadership and skill of their squad.