WPL 2026 Schedule Announced, Two-City Caravan Format Confirmed
WPL 2026 will run from Jan 9 to Feb 5 in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, using a caravan format before the men’s T20 World Cup.
The BCCI has confirmed the dates and venues for the 2026 Women’s Premier League. The tournament will run from January 9 to February 5 and will take place only in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.
Many fans expected a home and away format this time, especially after the smooth Women’s World Cup in 2025. But the board has decided to keep the league in a smaller set of venues for one more season. Officials believe this helps with planning, travel, and match quality.
The season will open at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The ground has become a strong base for women’s cricket. It also hosted the 2025 Women’s World Cup final where India beat South Africa in front of a packed crowd.
From there, the league will move in a caravan style. All teams will start in Navi Mumbai before shifting to Vadodara for the closing leg. The final will be held there on February 5.
This is a change from 2025, when the league had games in Bengaluru, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Vadodara. That season ended with Mumbai Indians lifting their second title at Brabourne Stadium.
The 2026 calendar in India will be very busy. Just two days after the WPL ends, the men’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins on February 7. The event will be played across several Indian cities. The India versus Pakistan match is set for Colombo because of scheduling needs. The tournament will run till March 8.
