Women's Premier League 2026: Schedule, Squads, Venues, Tickets and More

The Women’s Premier League 2026 is set to return with more excitement than ever, promising bigger crowds, intensified competition, and world-class cricket on display. This league is organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The upcoming season will once again bring together some of the finest Indian and international talents as all 8 teams battle for one of the most prestigious titles in women’s league cricket.

Over the past few years, the WPL has rapidly grown into one of the most anticipated tournaments in women's cricket. This tournament is a mixture of emerging prodigies, Seasoned women cricketers, and thrilling encounters, which has helped the league grow a strong fan base.

Fans can look forward to fresh faces, competitive matches, and nail-biting finishes to elevate the overall quality of play in the next edition. The WPL is encouraging women cricketers to uplift their standards, which is eventually helping the Indian women's cricket.

In this article, we bring you all the information related to WPL 2026, including the full schedule, team lineup, venues, and all the key details you need to follow this highly anticipated season.

List of WPL Teams Along with Their Squad

The fourth edition of the tournament will feature five franchises. Each franchise brings together a dynamic blend of Indian and international talent and is backed by some of the most influential names in India’s sports and business landscape. Here are the WPL squads 2026 for each teams.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Squad (RCB)

One of the best Women cricketers in the world, Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Shreyanka Patil, and Richa Ghosh, as of now, are retained players for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women ahead of the upcoming WPL 2026 auction.

Mumbai Indians Women Squad (MI)

Harmanpreet Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Kamalini G, Hayley Matthews, and Natalie Sciver-Brunt are currently the retained players for the defending champions Mumbai Indians Women. The full squad will be updated after the WPL 2026 auction.

Gujarat Giants Women Squad (GG)

Australian all-rounder, Ashleigh Gardner & Beth Mooney are retained players for Gujarat Giants Women. The complete updated squad of GG women will be available immediately after the WPL 2026 auction.

Delhi Capitals Women Squad (DC)

Ahead of the WPL Mega Auction 2026, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, and Niki Prasad are retained by the runners-up from the last three seasons of WPL, Delhi Capitals Women.

UP Warriorz Women Squad (UPW)

One of the talented Indian star cricketers, Shweta Sehrawat, is the only confirmed player in the UP Warriorz Women squad for WPL 2026. The full squad will be updated after the upcoming WPL 2026 auction.

WPL Schedule 2026

The Women’s Premier League 2026 is already generating excitement, with the upcoming auction on November 27th in the capital city of New Delhi. The official WPL schedule 2026 is yet to be announced; however, it is speculated to commence from 9th January, as the T20 World Cup is scheduled from 7th February 2026. Here is the probable WPL schedule for the upcoming season.

WPL Tickets 2026

The tickets for one of the biggest cricket leagues of women's cricket, WPL, for the upcoming season are expected to go on sale shortly before the start of the tournament, likely from the last week of December 2025. Fans can purchase tickets as soon as the fixture gets announced, and the bookings get started through the official ticket partners.

The Women’s Premier League ticket prices are very affordable, and the 2026 edition is expected to follow the same trend. Ticket rates are likely to start from ₹100 to ₹300 for general entry stands, making it accessible for families and young fans.

Premium seating options, including pavilion and hospitality sections, may range between ₹500 and ₹2,000, depending on the venue and match demand.

How to Book WPL Tickets 2026?

• Open the “BookMyShow” app and log in.

• Search for “WPL 2026” using the search bar.

• Select the match you want to attend.

• Click on “Book Tickets” and choose your stand and seat type from the stadium map.

• Select the number of tickets as per the requirement.

• Review your seat details and then tap on Proceed.

• Enter your name, email, or ID details.

• Select a payment method (UPI, card, net banking, or wallets) and complete the payment.

• After payment, the E-ticket will appear in the “My Bookings” section.

• Show the QR code at the stadium. Carry an ID if required; some venues may ask you to collect a physical ticket.

WPL Points Table 2026

Every team will compete against each other to finish at the top and qualify for the playoffs. Teams earn points for wins, and NRR helps decide rankings when teams have an equal number of points.

The points table below will update live after every match. It will display teams' ranking based on wins, losses, net run rate (NRR), and total points.