The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has put on great displays of what is to come in women’s cricket, which we are seeing today; we see in it great talent breaking through and very competitive matches. Each season, it grows in size and popularity. As fans look forward to the WPL 2026 edition, they are at a peak in terms of anticipation for match line-ups, team news, venue info, and points table action. Here’s what you need to know for the WPL 2026, which includes the schedule, team line-up, matches, venues, and the overall format.
Overview of WPL 2026
In the 2026 Women’s Premier League, which is the 4th edition of India’s leading women’s T20 franchise cricket event run by BCCI, saw the tremendous success of the 2025 season. In 2026, the league promises bigger things, better team strategies, new stars coming up, and world-class venues.
The tournament is aimed at growing women’s cricket in India, where we have put out very talented players at the top level. Also, we put forward young players to get out there and get that national team chance. Also, the stage is set for them to perform and, in fact, earn that international badge.
WPL 2026 Teams
In 2026, the Women’s Premier League will see five teams, which will be from major Indian cities and will have at their helm IPL franchises. The teams are:.
- Mumbai Indians (Women’s team).
- Women’s Delhi Capitals.
- Royal Challenge Bangalore (RCB Women).
- UP Warriorz (Women’s division).
- Gujarat’s Giants (GG Women).
All at it the same time in the 2026 draft, which saw all five teams go after key players and also some smart inclusions. What we have are teams that went for a mixed bag of power hitters, consistent batters, and match-winning bowlers in an effort to put together balanced units.
WPL 2026 Schedule and Format
In 2026, WPL will see a double round-robin format in which each team plays every other team twice at home and away. We will see a total of 22 league matches played out, which will be followed by two playoff games and the grand final.
The season is set to get underway in February 2026 and is to wrap up in March 2026. At the opening of the season, we will see last year’s finalists, which are the Mumbai Indians Women versus the Delhi Capitals Women, which is sure to be a thrilling start to the tournament.
After the group stage, the top team from each table will move on to the final, and the second and third place teams from each table will take part in the Eliminator, which is the last chance to get into the grand championship match.
Venues for WPL 2026
To reach out to a larger audience and promote women’s cricket across the country in 2026, the WPL will be played at four major venues.
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
At the Wankhede Stadium, the final is to take place, which also hosts great cricket matches. Also, each venue will see double headers and evening fixtures to put fans and viewers first.
Match Timings
At 30 PM IST, we will also see a second match of the weekend double headers, which will start at 3:30 PM IST. We have designed the schedule to get fans the full value out of the tournament.
WPL 2026 Points Table System
The at-large points table will determine the rankings in the league stage. Also, the scoring system is easy.
- Win: Also 2 points.
- No Result: 1 point.
- Loss: Zero points.
In the event of a tie in points, we see the use of Net Run Rate (NRR) to break the tie. Also, what plays a key role is consistent performance, which also includes maintaining a healthy NRR, which in turn will get you into the playoffs.
Players to Watch Out For
Some in the line-up for WPL 2026 will include what are, by and large, the big names of the game, like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning, Sophie Ecclestone, and Tahlia McGrath. Also to watch out for are the young talents, like in the case of Shreyanka Patil and Saika Ishaque. With the international stars teaming up with India’s homegrown talent, fans are in to see a high-quality cricket experience.
Conclusion
In 2026, the Women’s Premier League will see Women’s Cricket in India at a new high. With a great playing schedule, talented teams, and state-of-the-art venues, the league is setting a new bar for women’s international cricket.
Cricket fans all over the world are tuned in for the start of the season, which brings to the stage the best of our favorite players as they compete for the WPL ’26 title. As this tournament, which is brimming with excitement, energy, and enthusiasm, we see that women’s cricket has indeed made it to the big time.
