The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed the key dates for the 2027 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), giving fans an early look at the tournament calendar. The fifth edition of the league is scheduled to take place from January 14 to February 7, 2027.
Before the tournament gets underway, the five participating franchises will begin the process of shaping their squads. The deadline for player retentions has been set for September 28, 2026, while the WPL Player Auction will take place on October 28, 2026, in Kochi.
The announcement confirms the major dates for the upcoming season, although the complete fixture list and individual match schedule have not yet been released.
WPL 2027: Important Dates
Here are the major milestones announced for the upcoming WPL season:
- Player retention deadline: September 28, 2026
- WPL Player Auction: October 28, 2026
- Auction venue: Grand Hyatt Kochi, Kochi
- WPL 2027 opening date: January 14, 2027
- Final date / tournament conclusion: February 7, 2027
- Detailed match fixtures: Yet to be announced
The official WPL announcement confirms that the auction will be held at the Grand Hyatt Kochi, where the five franchises will complete their squad-building process ahead of the new season.
Retention Deadline Comes First
The first major deadline on the road to WPL 2027 is September 28. By this date, all five franchises are required to submit details of the players they intend to retain.
This stage is important because teams will use their existing squads as the foundation for preparations for the next edition. Players who are not retained can subsequently become part of the pool available during the auction process.
Just one month later, franchises will gather in Kochi for the WPL Player Auction on October 28. The auction will give teams an opportunity to complete their squads before the competition begins in January.
WPL 2027 Season to Run From January 14
The fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League will officially begin on January 14, 2027, and the tournament is scheduled to conclude on February 7.
While the overall tournament window has been confirmed, fans will have to wait for the detailed fixture announcement to know the dates, opponents and venues for individual matches.
The WPL has become an important platform for women’s cricket, bringing together established international players and emerging Indian talent. The 2027 season will be the league’s fifth edition.
Match Venues Still Await Official Confirmation
One detail that has not yet been finalized publicly is the complete list of venues for WPL 2027.
Therefore, reports or speculation about specific cities should not be treated as confirmed fixtures until the BCCI or WPL officially announces them. The league’s latest official announcement confirms the dates and auction location but does not provide the full match-wise venue schedule.
There is also a broader cricket calendar to consider during this period. The BCCI has separately announced that India will host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy from February 14 to February 28, 2027, in Mumbai and Vadodara.
What Fans Can Expect Next
The immediate focus will now shift to the September 28 retention deadline. Once the franchises finalize their retained players, attention will turn toward the October 28 auction in Kochi.
The auction will be a key stage in squad formation, with teams looking to fill the remaining spots in their respective line-ups. After the auction, more details about the final squads, fixtures and venues are expected to emerge.
For now, the confirmed information is straightforward: WPL 2027 will be played from January 14 to February 7, while the player auction is scheduled for October 28 in Kochi. The full match schedule will be announced separately.
Fans should rely on official WPL and BCCI updates for the latest information rather than treating unconfirmed venue or fixture reports as final.
