WPL 2027: BCCI announces auction date, check retention deadline and season schedule
The BCCI has announced the player auction date (October 28) and the season schedule (January 14 to February 7, 2027) for the fifth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL 2027). The retention deadline for players is September 28, 2026, with Mumbai and Vadodara likely to host matches.
Why it matters
This announcement provides crucial information for teams, players, and fans, shaping team strategies, player movements, and the overall planning for a major women's cricket league, contributing to the growth and visibility of women's sports.
The countdown to the fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League has begun, with the BCCI confirming the player auction date and the schedule for WPL 2027. The five franchises will have less than a month to finalise their retention plans before heading to Kochi for the auction on October 28, as teams begin reshaping their squads for the upcoming season.The 2027 edition of the TATA Women’s Premier League will be played from January 14 to February 7, with the player retention deadline set for September 28, 2026.The BCCI formally communicated the dates to the five franchises on Wednesday before announcing them in a media release.
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