WPL auction likely in Kochi on October 28, seats for the season yet to be finalised

The Women’s Premier League 2027 auction is likely to be held in Kochi on October 28, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also working on venue plans for the upcoming season, India Today reported.

The WPL Board of Governors discussed the tournament’s options during a virtual meeting, with the BCCI considering a combination of established grounds and newer facilities for the fifth edition of the league. The 2026 season was played across Mumbai and Vadodara, with the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium hosting the final.

BCCI EYES VARANASI, VADODARA FOR WPL 2027

Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium has been shortlisted as one of the venues for WPL 2027, according to a source quoted by the Tech Word News. The BCCI is now looking into whether the second city will be Vadodara or Varanasi.

Vadodara’s Kotambi Stadium hosted the 2026 final where Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets win the title.

A new stadium in Varanasi has also emerged as an option, assuming it is ready by January 2027. The BCCI is expected to inspect the venue before making a final decision. As this is a new facility, the board is also considering hosting home or practice matches to assess its readiness for WPL matches.

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was also discussed as a possible venue. However, using the iconic land would require several permits from local authorities, according to the report. The venue hosted WPL matches in 2024 when the tournament was held in Bengaluru and New Delhi.

The 2027 edition will be the fifth season of the WPL. Since its inception in 2023, the league has featured five teams, and from 2026 the tournament is moving to the January-February period. BCCI will have to finalize the venue plan before releasing the complete schedule.

RCB and Mumbai Indians are the two most successful teams in WPL history, each having won the title twice. Delhi Capitals have reached the finals in all four seasons but are yet to win the title. UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants are the other two teams in the competition.

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Published on:

16 Sep 2026 14:04 IST