WPL 2027 Full Schedule: RCB and MI to Open Tournament in Vadodara
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the full schedule for the 2027 Women’s Premier League (WPL). The fifth edition of the tournament will begin on January 14, 2027, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Vadodara.
The tournament will feature 22 matches across two cities, Vadodara and Mumbai, and will conclude with the final on February 7, 2027. All matches are scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
WPL 2027 Opening Match: RCB vs Mumbai Indians
The season opener will see RCB Women face Mumbai Indians Women on January 14 at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium.
RCB enter the tournament as defending champions, while Mumbai Indians will aim to add another title to their record. The opening fixture brings together two of the league’s most successful franchises and sets the tone for the fifth edition.
Gujarat Giants will face UP Warriorz in the second match on January 15, while Delhi Capitals begin their campaign against RCB on January 16.
WPL 2027 Venues and Tournament Format
WPL 2027 will be played across two venues:
- Vadodara International Cricket Stadium, Vadodara: Hosts the first 11 matches from January 14 to January 24.
- Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai: Hosts the remaining league matches and both playoffs.
The five teams will compete in a double round-robin league stage, with each franchise facing the other four teams twice. The top team in the standings will qualify directly for the final, while the second- and third-placed teams will compete in the Eliminator.
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WPL 2027 Full Schedule: Dates, Fixtures, Venues and Timings
All match timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
Vadodara Leg
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2027 | RCB Women vs Mumbai Indians Women | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 15, 2027 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 16, 2027 | Delhi Capitals Women vs RCB Women | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 17, 2027 | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians Women | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 18, 2027 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals Women | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 19, 2027 | RCB Women vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 20, 2027 | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians Women | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 21, 2027 | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals Women | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 22, 2027 | Gujarat Giants vs RCB Women | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 23, 2027 | Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| January 24, 2027 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
Mumbai Leg
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2027 | Mumbai Indians Women vs RCB Women | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| January 27, 2027 | Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| January 28, 2027 | Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| January 29, 2027 | RCB Women vs Delhi Capitals Women | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| January 30, 2027 | Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| January 31, 2027 | UP Warriorz vs RCB Women | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| February 1, 2027 | Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| February 2, 2027 | RCB Women vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| February 3, 2027 | Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
WPL 2027 Playoffs Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2027 | Eliminator: 2nd vs 3rd | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| February 7, 2027 | Final: League table topper vs Eliminator winner | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
The schedule and match details are based on the BCCI announcement and the published tournament fixtures.
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WPL 2027: What to Expect
The 2027 season features five franchises: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz.
RCB will look to defend their title, while Mumbai Indians will aim to challenge for another championship. Delhi Capitals will be seeking their first WPL title after reaching the final in previous editions. Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz will also be looking to make a strong run through the league stage.
With 20 league matches followed by the Eliminator and final, the tournament will offer a month of competitive women’s T20 cricket.
Conclusion
The WPL 2027 schedule has been confirmed, with RCB Women and Mumbai Indians Women set to open the tournament in Vadodara on January 14. The competition will move to Mumbai on January 26, with the Eliminator scheduled for February 5 and the final on February 7.
Fans can look forward to 22 matches across two venues as the five teams compete for the Women’s Premier League title.