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

The Women’s Premier League 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest and most exciting edition yet, bringing together world-class talent, revamped squads, and electrifying matchups across iconic venues in India.

With fans eagerly awaiting the new season, the tournament promises high-intensity cricket, star-studded line-ups, and breakthrough performances. From updated team rosters and marquee signings to match schedules, venues, and ticket details, this guide covers everything you need to know about WPL 2026. Whether you’re planning to watch from the stands or follow every moment from home, here’s your complete preview of the action-packed season ahead.

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 TATA WPL 2026 schedule features 22 thrilling matches, beginning on 9 January in Navi Mumbai and concluding with the final on 5 February in Vadodara. Five teams, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz, play a balanced league stage across two venues.

Navi Mumbai hosts the opening block of fixtures before the action shifts to Vadodara for the crucial second half. The top teams from the league phase progress to the Eliminator on 3 February, leading to the grand finale on 5 February, where the new WPL champion will be crowned.

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.