WPL schedule announced: Vadodara, Mumbai to host 5th edition; RCB vs MI in opener

Published 04 Nov 2026, 19:08 IST

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The fifth edition of the Women's Premier League will be staged in Vadodara and Mumbai from January 14 to February 7, 2027, with the BCA Stadium in Vadodara and the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai each hosting 11 matches. All games are slated to begin at 7:30 PM IST, and the opening fixture pits RCB against MI. The released schedule also includes the final squads of the participating teams.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially unveiled the schedule for the eagerly awaited fifth edition of the Women's Premier League. Kicking off on January 14, 2027, the tournament will take place across the vibrant cities of Vadodara and Mumbai. Defending champions Royal Challengers…

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article 04 Nov 2026, 19:08 IST

WPL schedule announced: Vadodara, Mumbai to host 5th edition; RCB vs MI in opener

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India 04 Nov 2026, 21:09 IST

WPL 2027 schedule announced, Vadodara and Mumbai to share hosting duties

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 19:24 IST

WPL 2027: Vadodara and Mumbai to host, RCB vs MI in opener on Jan 14

The Vadodara cricket stadium in Kotambi and Brabourne Stadium of Mumbai would have their task cut out as they will be hosting the Women's Premier League matches in Janurary and February followed by the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy. The WPL season will run from Janurary 14 to February 7 with…

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India TV Right Independent News Service 04 Nov 2026, 18:47 IST

RCB to play MI in season opener as WPL announces schedule for 2027 season; check full details

Women’s Premier League has announced its schedule for the 2027 season . Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Mumbai Indians in the opening game on January 14 in Vadodara. The final will be held on February 7 at Mumbai’s CCI ground.

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