WPL 2026 Schedule: There is great news for the fans of women’s cricket. The wait for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is now about to end. The fourth season of the tournament is starting from January 9 and this time too there will be thrill, big matches and competition between star players. If you also want to know every information related to WPL 2026 at one place, then this news is for you.

When will WPL 2026 start?

Women’s Premier League 2026 is going to start from January 9. Its first match will be played in Navi Mumbai. In the opening match, the previous champion and strong team Mumbai Indians will face Royal Challengers Bangalore. The matches between the two teams are always in discussion, hence the first match is considered very special.

How has been the journey of WPL so far?

Three seasons of the Women’s Premier League have been played so far. Among these, Mumbai Indians have won the title twice, while Royal Challengers Bangalore has become the champion once. The Delhi Capitals team has also been excellent in every season and has been successful in reaching the finals three times in a row, although they have not yet won the trophy.

Where and how to watch live matches

Fans can easily watch all the matches of WPL 2026 sitting at home. The tournament will be broadcast live on TV on Star Sports Network. At the same time, live streaming of all matches for mobile and online viewers will be available on JioHotstar app and its website.

How many teams will participate

A total of five teams are participating in the Women’s Premier League 2026, these include,

1- Mumbai Indians

2- Delhi Capitals

3- Royal Challengers Bangalore

4- gujarat giants

5- UP Warriors

Are included. A total of 22 matches will be played this season, due to which fans will get to see a lot of action.

Match timings and final date

There will be two types of matches in the tournament. Afternoon matches will start at 3 pm, while evening matches will be played at 7.30 pm. Vadodara has been chosen as the venue for the eliminator and final matches. The final match of WPL 2026 is to be played on 5th February.