WPL 2026 Live Streaming & Schedule: Telecast, Teams, Opening Match
WPL 2026 Full Schedule, Live Streaming, Telecast, Squads & Key Updates
Women’s Premier League Live Streaming: Complete Guide for WPL 2026 as T20 League Kicks Off Today
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 officially begins today, 9 January 2026, marking the start of the fourth edition of India’s biggest women’s T20 league. With a revamped auction, captaincy changes, and rising domestic talent, WPL 2026 promises to be the most competitive season yet.
Defending champions Mumbai Indians begin their title defence in a high-voltage opening clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, winners of the 2024 season. Spread across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, the 22-match tournament will run until 5 February 2026.
WPL 2026 Overview: What Makes This Season Special?
- Fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League
- Major squad reshuffles after the November mega-auction
- Captaincy changes across franchises
- Greater emphasis on Indian leadership and domestic depth
- Two-venue format with playoffs in Vadodara
This season signals a shift from star-centric teams to balanced, long-term franchise building.
Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Full Schedule
The tournament follows a double round-robin format, where each of the five teams plays the others twice.
- League Matches: 9 January – 1 February
- Eliminator: 3 February
- Final: 5 February
- Venues: DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai), BCA Stadium (Vadodara)
Navi Mumbai Leg – DY Patil Stadium
| Date | Day | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan | Friday | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 10 Jan | Saturday | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | 3:00 PM |
| 10 Jan | Saturday | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| 11 Jan | Sunday | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM |
| 12 Jan | Monday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM |
| 13 Jan | Tuesday | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM |
| 14 Jan | Wednesday | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| 15 Jan | Thursday | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM |
| 16 Jan | Friday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM |
| 17 Jan | Saturday | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | 3:00 PM |
| 17 Jan | Saturday | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
Vadodara Leg – BCA Stadium
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 20 Jan | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM |
| 22 Jan | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM |
| 24 Jan | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| 26 Jan | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM |
| 27 Jan | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| 29 Jan | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 30 Jan | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM |
| 1 Feb | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM |
WPL 2026 Knockout Matches
| Date | Day | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb | Tuesday | Eliminator – 2nd Place vs 3rd Place | 7:30 PM |
| 5 Feb | Thursday | Final – 1st Place vs Eliminator Winner | 7:30 PM |
The top team qualifies directly for the final, while the 2nd and 3rd placed teams fight for the remaining spot.
Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Live Telecast & Streaming Details
India
- TV: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)
United Kingdom
- TV: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event
- Streaming: Sky Go, Khel Now
Australia
- TV: Fox Cricket
- Streaming: Kayo Sports, Khel Now
USA & Canada
-
TV & Streaming: Willow TV
South Africa
- TV: SuperSport Cricket
- Streaming: SuperSport App, Khel Now
New Zealand
- TV: Sky Sport NZ
- Streaming: Sky Go, Khel Now
WPL 2026 Opening Match: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The opening fixture features defending champions Mumbai Indians against RCB, making it one of the most anticipated WPL openers.
- Mumbai Indians Key Players: Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr
- RCB Leadership: Smriti Mandhana
Despite missing Ellyse Perry, RCB will rely on young Indian talent and aggressive batting to counter MI’s depth and experience.
WPL 2026: New Captains to Watch
Delhi Capitals
- New Captain: Jemimah Rodrigues
- Meg Lanning released, marking a shift towards young Indian leadership
UP Warriorz
- New Captain: Meg Lanning
- Replaces Deepti Sharma to add experience and tactical sharpness
These changes highlight a league-wide trend of strategic leadership planning rather than short-term fixes.
WPL 2026: Big Players Missing This Season
- Ellyse Perry (RCB) – Personal reasons
- Annabel Sutherland (Delhi Capitals) – Personal reasons
Their absence will test squad balance and open opportunities for emerging domestic players to step up under pressure.
WPL 2026 Full Updated Squads
| Team | Key Players |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Nicola Carey, Amanjot Kaur, Sajana Sajeevan |
| Delhi Capitals | Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt, Sneh Rana, Lizelle Lee, Chinelle Henry, Minnu Mani |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Nadine de Klerk, Grace Harris, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav |
| Gujarat Giants | Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh Thakur, Georgia Wareham, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Rajeshwari Gayakwad |
| UP Warriorz | Meg Lanning, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Deandra Dottin, Shikha Pandey, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol |
WPL 2026: A Test of Indian Leadership Depth
Unlike previous seasons dominated by overseas stars, WPL 2026 places Indian players at the core of leadership, match-winning roles, and team identity.
With Indian captains leading most franchises and domestic players delivering consistently, this season could redefine the future of women’s franchise cricket in India.
Final Thoughts
As the league grows in stature and competitiveness, WPL 2026 is no longer just about star power—it’s about structure, depth, and sustainability. With packed stadiums, global viewership, and rising young talent, the Women’s Premier League continues to shape the future of women’s cricket worldwide.