The TATA WPL 2026 Mega Auction is almost here, and all eyes are on how teams will use their ₹15 crore budget to build fresh squads. With new rules, retention cuts, and RTM cards in play, every franchise has to spend smart and pick even smarter. Fans can expect exciting bidding wars, surprise signings, and big moments as teams fight to create the strongest lineup for the new season.
WPL 2026 Auction Date and Time
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Auction is officially scheduled for:
- Date: 27 November 2025
- Venue: New Delhi, India
- Time: Afternoon session (IST) — final starting time will be announced by WPL soon
The 2026 edition is a mega auction, meaning all franchises will rebuild their squads from a fresh pool of international, Indian, and uncapped emerging players.
The event will feature intense bidding wars, strategic use of purses, and the first-ever implementation of RTM (Right-to-Match) cards in WPL history.
WPL 2026 Auction Team List
Below is the complete list of all WPL 2026 teams along with their captains:
| Team | Captain (2026 Season) | Team Base City |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Harmanpreet Kaur | Mumbai |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | Smriti Mandhana | Bengaluru |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | TBD | Delhi |
| UP Warriorz (UPW) | Alyssa Healy | Lucknow |
| Gujarat Giants (GG) | Beth Mooney | Ahmedabad |
WPL 2026 Player Auction List – Retained & Released
| Team | Remaining Purse (INR crore) |
|---|---|
| UP Warriorz | 14.50 |
| Gujarat Giants | 9.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 6.15 |
| Mumbai Indians | 5.75 |
| Delhi Capitals | 5.75 |
1. Delhi Capitals – WPL 2026
Retained Players– Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad
Released Players– Meg Lanning, Sneha Deepthi, Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jess Jonassen, Minnu Mani, N. Charani, Shikha Pandey, Nandini Kashyap, Sarah Bryce, Taniyaa Bhatia, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu
2. Mumbai Indians
Retained Players– Harmanpreet Kaur, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Amanjot Kaur, G. Kamalini, Hayley Matthews
Released Players– Amandeep Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Jintimani Kalita, S. Keerthana, Parunika Sisodia, Sajeevan Sajana, Yastika Bhatia, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail, Nadine de Klerk, Sanskriti Gupta, Akshita Maheshwari, Danielle Gibson
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore
Retained Players – Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil
Released Players: – (Full released list not officially detailed; RCB released several domestic and overseas players ahead of the mega auction.)
4. UP Warriorz
Retained Players– Alyssa Healy, Deepti Sharma (additional names will be added once officially confirmed)
Released Players– UPW released a significant group of players across batting, bowling, and overseas categories for the mega auction.
(Full list pending official announcement.)
5. Gujarat Giants
Retained Players– Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner
Released Players– Gujarat Giants released most of their previous squad to rebuild for the mega auction.
(Official detailed list pending release.)
WPL 2026 Auction Live Streaming & Telecast
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| WPL 2026 TV Broadcast (Live Telecast) | Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Select 1 HD, etc.) |
| WPL 2026 Digital Streaming (Online) | Jio Hotstar App / Website |
WPL 2026 Auction Related FAQs
When will the WPL 2026 auction start?
The WPL 2026 Auction is scheduled for November 27, 2025, in New Delhi.
The WPL management will announce the exact starting time, but auctions traditionally begin in the afternoon (IST).Where to watch the WPL auction live?
Fans will be able to watch the WPL 2026 Auction live on Star Sports TV channels in India.
The official broadcaster will be confirmed closer to the event.Where will the WPL auction stream?
The WPL 2026 Auction will be live-streamed on the Jio Hotstar App.
Can WPL teams buy players after the auction?
No, WPL teams cannot buy players after the auction.
Once the auction is complete, teams can only add players via:
Replacement signings (if a player is injured or unavailable)
Mid-season replacements (if permitted by WPL rules)
Teams must build their main squads exclusively through the auction process.
