Know About WPL 2026 Schedule: Team List, Matches, Venue, Time Table, Points Table
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is about to make its return, bringing even more excitement and bigger crowds. Organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and in collaboration with co-sponsor Tata, the upcoming season will be bigger and better than any before it, bringing in the very best of Indian and international women cricketers to compete for the title.WPL 2026 Schedule and
Overview
Every season, the WPL has been increasingly popular, emerging as one of the most anticipated tournaments in women’s cricket. This next season begins on 14 February 2026, with the final match on 15 March 2026. There will be new talent, exciting double-headers and curiously competitive game schedules, and fans are guaranteed to enjoy an unparalleled experience that will showcase the truly aspirational qualities of women’s cricket in India.
Tata Group and BCCI are partnering closely to ensure that the WPL 2026 continues to demonstrate excellence in the management of sport and engagement with fans. A total of 22 matches will take place in Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Mumbai, in a round-robin format. The top three teams in the points table after the league stage will qualify for the knockout stage, with the top-placed team going straight to the final.
WPL 2025 Summary
The 2025 season finished with a thrilling final match between Mumbai Indians Women (MI) and Delhi Capitals Women (DC) at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Mumbai batted first and scored 149/7, an unbeaten 66 from Harmanpreet Kaur and 30 from Nat Sciver-Brunt. Delhi finished the chase at 141/9, falling short despite good knocks from Marizanne Kapp (40) and Jemimah Rodrigues (30). Mumbai Indians won the match by 8 runs to win their second WPL title, and Harmanpreet Kaur earned Player of the Match.
WPL Teams and Captains 2026
The 2026 edition will see the same five franchise teams return, although the BCCI may announce a sixth team in due course.
Team Name - Captain
Mumbai Indians (W) - Harmanpreet Kaur
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (W) - Smriti Mandhana
Delhi Capitals (W) - Meg Lanning
UP Warriorz - Deepti Sharma
Gujarat Giants - Ashleigh Gardner
Elimination and Points Table
On March 13, 2026, the edition of the Eliminator will take place, and it will be followed by a Final on March 15, 2026; both games will be held at the Brabourne Stadium. For every game won, a team will receive 2 points. In the event, the teams have the same number of points, NRR will be the separator. Fans will be able to check live updates for NRR after each game on the WPL Points Table 2026, where they will also see points, wins/losses, and ranking.
The eliminator will take place on March 13, 2026; the Final will take place on March 15, 2026, in Brabourne. Teams will receive their two points for winning, and NRR will be used for ranking in cases of teams with the same number of points.
Fans can track live updates through the WPL Points Table 2026, which indicates wins, losses, points standings, and standings in the points table after each match.
How to Watch WPL 2023 Live
Viewers can watch the action on Star Sports Network (in a variety of languages) and digitally on JioCinema or Disney+ Hotstar (as per the official broadcast rights).
Conclusion
The TATA WPL 2026 looks set to produce a thrilling season of women's cricket. With intense competition, superstar players and teams, and matches scheduled on back-to-back days throughout the short time period, this tournament is set to inspire the next generation of women athletes. From the beginning of the series on opening day to the championship final, fans can expect plenty of thrilling cricket drama.
Mark your calendars from 14 February to 15 March 2026 — and get ready to cheer on your favourite team as the Women's Premier League returns to make a big splash on the cricketing world!