The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has become one of the most exciting T20 cricket tournaments in the world. After a thrilling 2025 season, fans are now eagerly waiting for the Tata WPL 2026. If you are searching for “Tata WPL Start Date 2026”, this complete guide covers everything you need to know—start date, schedule, teams, and venues.
Tata Women’s Premier League 2026
According to early reports and past season timelines:-
WPL 2026 is expected to start on Friday, 13 February 2026 (Tentative).
The WPL 2026 Final is expected on Sunday, 14 March 2026 (Tentative).
These dates are based on the usual February–March window. The official WPL 2026 schedule will be released by BCCI in January 2026.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 |
| Edition | 4th Season |
| Host | BCCI |
| Country | India |
| WPL Start Date | 13 February 2026 (Expected) |
| Final Match | 14 March 2026 (Expected) |
| Total Teams | 5 |
| Total Matches | 22 |
| Official Website | wplt20.com |
WPL 2026 Teams & Captains
The fourth edition of WPL will again feature five strong teams, each led by world-class players:
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Harmanpreet Kaur |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | TBD |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | Smriti Mandhana |
| UP Warriorz (UPW) | TBD |
| Gujarat Giants (GG) | Beth Mooney |
WPL 2026 Venues (Expected)
WPL 2026 will likely be played across four major cricket cities in India:
- Mumbai
- Bengaluru
- Lucknow
- Ahmedabad / Vadodara
Final venue confirmation will be announced with the schedule.
WPL 2026 Schedule (Expected)
Note: The official WPL 2026 schedule will be released in January 2026.
You can expect:
- 22 total matches
- Evening matches at 7:30 PM IST
- The opening match is likely between the Gujarat Giants and the Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Final match likely in Mumbai
WPL 2026 – FAQs
When will WPL 2026 start?
WPL 2026 is expected to start on 13 February 2026.
When is the WPL 2026 Final?
The final match is expected on 14 March 2026.
How many teams will play in WPL 2026?
There will be 5 teams in the 2026 season.
Who won the latest WPL season?
RCB won the WPL 2025 title.
