The online ticket sales for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will be going live very soon, as the window will be opening on Friday, December 26, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed. The WPL 2026 will be kick-starting on January 9, with the first phase of the league to be played in Navi Mumbai.
The first match of the season will be played between the 2024 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in an epic
opener to the biggest women-based franchise cricket competition. All the matches of the Navi Mumbai leg will be played at the iconic Dr. D Patil Sports Academy, the same venue where the Indian team lifted the Women's World Cup 2025.
After playing till eleven matches January 17th in Navi Mumbai, all the five teams will relocate to Vadodara to finish the league at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Kotambi. Vadodara will host all the remaining fixtures of the tournament, including the playoffs. The finale will be played on February 5, as the five-team event will eventually decide its latest winner.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the online ticket sales for WPL 2026 matches begin?
The online ticket sales for WPL 2026 matches will begin on Friday, December 26 at 6.00 PM.
When will WPL 2026 matches begin?
The WPL 2026 will be played from January 9.
Which two teams will play in the opening match of WPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians Women will be playing the opening match of WPL 2026 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.
When will the final of WPL 2026 be played?
The final match of the WPL 2026 will be played on February 5 at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara.
Which venues will be hosting WPL 2026 matches?
Matches for WPL 2026 will be hosted across Navi Mumbai (January 9-17) and Vadodara (January 19-February 5).
Where will the tickets for WPL 2026 be sold?
The BCCI, in its official media release on Thursday, December 25 has mentioned that District by Zomato has been granted the exclusive access for the ticket sales of WPL 2026. Fans who are willing to watch their favourite teams and players in action will be able to log in to the District mobile application or website and avail the tickets for the cash-rich event.
Where can fans book offline tickets for WPL 2026?
Currently, there is no information available on the offline ticket sales for the WPL 2026 matches.
