# WPL 2027 Schedule: Dates, Venues and Opening Match

URL: https://technosports.co.in/wpl-2027-schedule-dates-venues-and-opening-match/  
Published: 2026-11-05  
Updated: 2026-11-05  
Author: Rahul Roy

The BCCI has announced the full **WPL 2027 schedule**. The fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League kicks off on **January 14, 2027**, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on [Mumbai Indians](https://technosports.co.in/mumbai-indians-coaching-changes/) in the opener. The final is on February 7.

## WPL 2027 at a Glance

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Dates | January 14 to February 7, 2027 |
| Opening match | RCB vs MI |
| Teams | 5 |
| Matches | 22 |
| Venues | Vadodara and Mumbai |
| Match start time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Final | February 7, Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |

## Two-Venue Format

All 22 matches will be shared equally between two venues, with 11 at each.

**Vadodara (January 14-24):** All five teams begin their campaigns here. After RCB vs MI on January 14, Gujarat Giants face UP Warriorz on January 15, and Delhi Capitals meet RCB on January 16.

**Mumbai (from January 26):** The action moves to the Cricket Club of India’s Brabourne Stadium, which hosts the remaining league matches and the playoffs. The Mumbai leg opens with MI vs RCB on January 26.

![Cricket venue in the WPL 2027 schedule's two-venue format](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/image-1024x706.avif)

## League and Playoff Dates

| Stage | Date |
| --- | --- |
| League stage ends | February 3 (DC vs UP Warriorz) |
| Eliminator | February 5 |
| Final | February 7 |

The league topper goes straight to the final. The teams finishing second and third play the Eliminator for the second final spot. Every match, including the Eliminator and the final, starts at 7:30 PM IST.

## Defending Champions

RCB won their second WPL title in 2026, beating Delhi Capitals in the final in Vadodara. They begin 2027 as the team to beat, and they open against MI, one of the competition’s strongest sides. The player auction for the new season was held on October 28 in Kochi.

## What It Means

Teams have a clear timeline and fans have a compact 25-day tournament. With only five teams and a straightforward playoff structure, every league match could matter.

For more cricket coverage, visit our [Cricket section](https://technosports.co.in/category/cricket/) on TechnoSports. Learn more about the league on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_Premier_League_(cricket)).

## FAQs

When does the WPL 2027 season start and end?

The season starts on January 14, 2027, and the final is on February 7.

Which teams play the WPL 2027 opening match?

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru play Mumbai Indians in the opener on January 14.

Where will WPL 2027 matches be played?

The 22 matches will be split between Vadodara and Mumbai, with 11 at each venue.

When is the WPL 2027 final and where will it be held?

The final is on February 7 at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.