WPL 2027 fixtures released; RCB to face Mumbai Indians in opener

The fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League will commence in Vadodara on January 14, 2027, when defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru play Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener.

The competition will run through February 7 and will be staged across two cities, Vadodara and Mumbai, with a total of 22 matches scheduled. Each venue will host 11 games, all five franchises are involved, and the Vadodara portion is set from January 14 to 24 with every team beginning its campaign there.

The opening game between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians will be followed by Gujarat Giants taking on UP Warriorz on January 15, while Delhi Capitals start their tournament against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on January 16. Teams are slated to play several league matches in Vadodara before the event shifts to the second host city.

The tournament will move to Mumbai for the remainder of the league stage and the playoffs, with the Cricket Club of India’s Brabourne Stadium named to host the final 11 matches from January 26. Mumbai’s leg opens with Mumbai Indians facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru on January 26.

The league phase concludes on February 3 when Delhi Capitals meet UP Warriorz in the final league fixture. The playoffs begin with the Eliminator on February 5, contested by the teams finishing second and third in the table, while the side atop the points will earn direct entry to the final.

The WPL 2027 final is scheduled for February 7 at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the complete schedule on November 4 and confirmed that all 22 matches, including the Eliminator and final, will start at 7:30 PM IST.