In a major boost for women’s cricket, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is officially underway, promising an action-packed Twenty20 spectacle from January 9 to February 5, 2026. This fourth season of India’s premier women’s T20 league brings together five powerhouse franchises — Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz — in a bid for supremacy.
The tournament follows a double round-robin format, where each team faces every other side twice in the league phase. The top three will then fight it out in the playoffs, with the table-toppers earning a direct final spot and the second and third-placed sides clashing in an eliminator.
Action kicks off at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, where defending champions Mumbai Indians Women take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in an evening blockbuster. Teams will play matches across venues in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, with games scheduled almost every day until the final on February 5.
Cricket fans across India can catch every moment live on the Star Sports Network, with digital streaming available on Jio Hotstar for viewers on mobile and web platforms.
The league also marks an important phase in India’s cricketing calendar as it provides a platform for emerging talent ahead of international commitments later in 2026. Star players and fresh squad combinations promise an exciting and fiercely competitive WPL season for cricket fans across the country.
