Women’s Premier League 2027 to Begin with RCB vs MI on January 14
The 2027 Women’s Premier League (WPL) will get underway on January 14, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB) taking on two-time champions Mumbai Indians Women (MI) in the opening match.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has selected Vadodara and Mumbai as the two host cities for the upcoming tournament. All matches are scheduled to take place at venues in these locations.
UP Warriorz will begin their campaign on January 15 against Gujarat Giants. Delhi Capitals, who have finished as runners-up four times, will play their opening fixture against RCB on January 16.
WPL 2027: Tournament to Begin in Vadodara
The opening phase of the competition will feature 11 league matches at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium. This leg will run from January 14 to January 24, giving all five teams an opportunity to build momentum early in the tournament.
UP Warriorz attracted considerable attention at the recent player auction, including their signing of Sophie Molineux for ₹1.10 crore and the return of Grace Harris to the squad. Their opening match against Gujarat Giants will be an early opportunity to see how the revamped team performs.
After the Vadodara fixtures conclude, the tournament will move to Mumbai for the second phase.
Mumbai to Host Second Leg and WPL 2027 Playoffs
The Cricket Club of India in Mumbai will host the remaining nine league-stage matches, beginning on January 26. RCB and Mumbai Indians will once again feature in the opening game of this phase, renewing their rivalry in the tournament.
The league stage is scheduled to conclude on February 3, when Delhi Capitals face UP Warriorz.
The knockout stage will follow shortly afterwards. The Eliminator is set for February 5, while the WPL 2027 final will take place on February 7. Both matches are scheduled to be played in Mumbai, with the action beginning at 7:30 PM.
With five competitive teams and a schedule spread across two major cricket venues, the upcoming season promises plenty of exciting contests. Fans can follow fixtures, match results and tournament updates through Live Cricket Score.
Women’s Premier League 2027: Full Match Schedule
All league matches and knockout fixtures are scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| January 14 | RCB Women vs MI Women | Vadodara |
| January 15 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara |
| January 16 | Delhi Capitals Women vs RCB Women | Vadodara |
| January 17 | UP Warriorz vs MI Women | Vadodara |
| January 18 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals Women | Vadodara |
| January 19 | RCB Women vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara |
| January 20 | Gujarat Giants vs MI Women | Vadodara |
| January 21 | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals Women | Vadodara |
| January 22 | Gujarat Giants vs RCB Women | Vadodara |
| January 23 | Delhi Capitals Women vs MI Women | Vadodara |
| January 24 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | Vadodara |
| January 26 | MI Women vs RCB Women | Mumbai |
| January 27 | Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants | Mumbai |
| January 28 | MI Women vs UP Warriorz | Mumbai |
| January 29 | RCB Women vs Delhi Capitals Women | Mumbai |
| January 30 | MI Women vs Gujarat Giants | Mumbai |
| January 31 | UP Warriorz vs RCB Women | Mumbai |
| February 1 | MI Women vs Delhi Capitals Women | Mumbai |
| February 2 | RCB Women vs Gujarat Giants | Mumbai |
| February 3 | Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz | Mumbai |
| February 5 | Eliminator | Mumbai |
| February 7 | Final | Mumbai |
The 2027 WPL season will bring together the league’s five franchises for 20 league-stage matches, followed by the Eliminator and the final. RCB will enter the competition as defending champions, while Mumbai Indians will be aiming to add another trophy to their collection.
