BCCI releases schedule for TATA WPL 2026; season to run from Jan 9 to Feb 5

BCCI announced the schedule for TATA WPL 2026, to be held from January 9 to February 5 across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. The season opens with MI vs RCB, features 22 matches, and concludes with the final in Vadodara on February 5.

Hyderabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule for the TATA Women’s Premier League 2026 to be held from January 9 to February 5 2026.

The fourth edition of the tournament will be played across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.

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The league will once again showcase the finest cricketers from India and around the world, continuing to reflect the growing depth and competitive strength of the women’s game.

The season begins with a blockbuster opener in Navi Mumbai, where defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The Navi Mumbai leg, running from 9 to 17 January, features 11 matches and will set the tone for a compelling edition.

The league then moves to Vadodara, which will host the remaining 11 fixtures, including the Playoffs. The action resumes with Gujarat Giants (GG) facing RCB, followed by a rematch of the 2025 finalists, Delhi Capitals (DC) against MI. League matches will continue until 1 February ahead of a scheduled break day.

The Eliminator, featuring the teams placed second and third on the points table, will be held on Tuesday, 3 February. The winner will move one step closer to the title. The table topper will progress directly to the Final scheduled for Thursday, 5 February 2026, in Vadodara, a night that will culminate in the crowning of the next TATA WPL champion.

With the mega auction in New Delhi on Thursday reshaping and strengthening squads, WPL 2026 is poised to deliver its most riveting season yet. Young Indian players are set to break through alongside seasoned international performers, promising high-intensity cricket throughout.