The fifth season of the Women’s Premier League is scheduled to run from 14 January to 7 February 2027. The player auction that will shape the squads is set for 28 October 2026 and will be held in Kochi.
The 2027 edition marks the league’s fifth year of competition. Teams will prepare for a focused window of matches that will see the top women’s cricket talent in India compete for a place in the national tournament.
The auction on 28 October will feature 146 players who have been shortlisted to compete for 27 available slots. The sale will be conducted in Kochi, where the auctioneer will invite teams to bid on the shortlisted talent.
The host cities for the matches have not yet been announced. Once the venues are confirmed, teams will be able to plan travel and logistics for the 14‑day season.
With the dates and auction set, clubs can now focus on assembling squads and finalising preparations for the 2027 Women’s Premier League, which will run from 14 January to 7 February 2027.
The auction will be conducted in a single day, with teams bidding on the shortlisted players. The 27 slots available will be filled by the highest bidders, ensuring that each franchise has a balanced squad for the season.
After the auction, teams will have a brief period to finalise contracts and integrate new players before the season commences. The league will feature a series of matches across the selected host cities once they are announced.
