The Women's Premier League has entered its fourth season, ushering in another exciting phase for India's premier women's T20 competition. The 2026 edition kicked off on January 9 and is set to culminate with the final on February 5.
This season features five teams competing for the coveted title: Mumbai Indians Women, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, Delhi Capitals Women, Gujarat Giants Women, and UP Warriorz Women. Over the years, the league has emerged as a powerful platform for women's cricket in India, with rising standards, intense rivalries and impressive performances defining each new edition.
Tournament Format
The league follows a double round-robin format, with each team playing eight matches during the league stage. At the end of the group phase, the top-ranked
team will secure direct entry into the final, while the teams finishing second and third will face off in the Eliminator to determine the other finalist.
In total, the tournament will feature 22 league matches, followed by the Eliminator and the Final.
Venues
The 2026 season is being held across two venues. The opening leg, comprising the first 11 matches from January 9 to 17, is taking place at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The tournament then moves to the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium in Vadodara, where the remaining league fixtures, the Eliminator on February 3, and the final on February 5 will be played.
Broadcast and Streaming
Fans can watch the matches live on the Star Sports Network on television, while digital viewers in India can stream the action on JioHotstar.
WPL Points Table 2026
| Position | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCBW (Q) | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | +1.247 |
| 2 | GGTW | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | -0.271 |
| 3 | MIW | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | +0.146 |
| 4 | DCW | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -0.164 |
| 5 | UPW | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -1.146 |
Glossary: PL - Played, W - Won, L - Lost, NR - No Result, PTS - Points, NRR - Net Run Rate
WPL 2026 Schedule and Results: Full List of Fixtures of Women's Premier League Season 4
January 9: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai, 7:30 PM - RCB-W won by 3 wkts
January 10: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants, Navi Mumbai, 3:30 PM - GGT won by 10 runs
January 10: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, Navi Mumbai, 7:30 PM - MI-W won by 50 runs
January 11: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants, Navi Mumbai, 7:30 PM - GGT won by 4 runs
January 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz, Navi Mumbai, 7:30 PM - RCB-W won by 9 wkts
January 13: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants, Navi Mumbai, 7:30 PM - MI-W won by 7 wkts
January 14: UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals, Navi Mumbai, 7:30 PM - DC-W won by 7 wkts
January 15: Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz, Navi Mumbai, 7:30 PM - UPW won by 7 wkts
January 16: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants, Navi Mumbai, 7:30 PM - RCB-W won by 32 runs
January 17: UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians, Navi Mumbai, 3:30 PM- UPW won by 22 runs
January 17: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai, 7:30 PM- RCB won by 8 wickets
January 19: Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Vadodara, 7:30 PM- RCB won by 61 runs
January 20: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, Vadodara, 7:30 PM- DC won by 7 wickets
January 22: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz, Vadodara, 7:30 PM- GG won by 45 runs
January 24: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, Vadodara, 7:30 PM- DC won by 7 wickets
January 26: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians, Vadodara, 7:30 PM- MI won by 15 runs
January 27: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals, Vadodara, 7:30 PM- GG won by 3 runs
January 29: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Vadodara, 7:30 PM- RCB won by 8 wickets
January 30: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians, Vadodara, 7:30 PM
February 1: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz, Vadodara, 7:30 PM
February 3: Eliminator, Vadodara, 7:30 PM
February 5: Final, Vadodara, 7:30 PM
