New Delhi, Nov 4: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has on Wednesday (November 4) confirmed that the fifth edition of the Women's Premier
League (WPL) will be held in Vadodara and Mumbai.
The WPL 2027 season is scheduled to begin on January 14, 2027, and will conclude with the final on February 7. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on former champions Mumbai Indians in the opening match in Vadodara.
The two cities return as WPL host venues after staging matches during the previous edition. Vadodara's Kotambi Stadium hosted the WPL 2026 final, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets to lift the title.
WPL 2027 To Begin In Vadodara
Vadodara will host the opening match of the tournament, with RCB and Mumbai Indians set to renew their rivalry on January 14.
The city has become an important venue for the women's game in India, having hosted several high-profile WPL fixtures. The Kotambi Stadium also staged the final of the 2026 edition, which saw RCB secure their second WPL title.
Mumbai will serve as the other host city, with matches expected to be played at the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne Stadium.
The return of the two venues provides continuity for the league as it prepares for its fifth season.
RCB Begin Title Defence Against Mumbai Indians
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will enter WPL 2027 as defending champions after defeating Delhi Capitals in the 2026 final.
The opening fixture against Mumbai Indians will be an early test for the defending champions, with the two teams having established themselves as major contenders in the competition.
Mumbai Indians, who won the inaugural WPL title in 2023, will look to begin their campaign strongly as they aim to reclaim the championship.
WPL 2027 Schedule And Key Dates
The fifth edition of the Women's Premier League will be played over a three-week period, with the tournament beginning on January 14 and the final scheduled for February 7.
The BCCI has confirmed the following key dates:
- Tournament start: January 14, 2027
- Opening match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians
- Host cities: Vadodara and Mumbai
- Final: February 7, 2027
The WPL continues to grow as a major event in the women's cricket calendar, with the 2027 edition set to bring together the league's five franchises for another season of competition.
