Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will begin their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 campaign against former champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match of the fifth edition on January 14. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the complete tournament schedule on Wednesday, confirming that the competition will conclude with the final on February 7.

The fifth season of the WPL will feature 22 matches, including the playoffs, across two venues in Vadodara and Mumbai. Both host cities will stage 11 matches each, with all five franchises competing for the coveted WPL 2027 title.

The tournament will get underway at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium, where Mumbai Indians will take on defending champions RCB. The opening leg will run until January 24, featuring 11 league-stage fixtures involving all five participating teams.

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Following the Vadodara leg, the tournament will move to Mumbai for its second phase. The Cricket Club of India’s Brabourne Stadium will host the remaining 11 matches, beginning with Mumbai Indians facing RCB again on January 26.

The league stage is scheduled to conclude on February 3, after which the tournament will enter the playoff phase. The Eliminator will be played on February 5, with the teams finishing second and third in the points table competing for a place in the final.

🥁 Mark your calendars, folks 🗓️

#TATAWPL 2027 fixtures are out with defending champions @RCBTweets and @mipaltan kicking things off in Vadodara 🥳

Which match are you looking forward to the most? 🤔 https://t.co/plbt6PLPFj

— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) November 4, 2026

Meanwhile, the team finishing at the top of the league standings will earn direct qualification for the title clash. The WPL 2027 final is scheduled to take place at the Brabourne Stadium on February 7.

Another important detail in the announced schedule is the match timing. All 22 fixtures, including the Eliminator and final, will begin at 7:30 PM IST, ensuring a consistent evening schedule throughout the competition.

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With RCB entering the tournament as defending champions and Mumbai Indians looking to reclaim the title, the opening encounter promises an exciting start to WPL 2027.

WPL 2027 Full Schedule (All Matches at 7:30 PM IST)

Abbreviations: MI – Mumbai Indians; RCB – Royal Challengers Bengaluru; GG – Gujarat Giants; UPW – UP Warriorz; DC – Delhi Capitals.