6 matches to clash with Team India fixtures:Two double-headers, five teams to battle in 22 matches across two venues; detailed WPL schedule for Season 4

The fourth season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) begins today, bringing another month of top-quality women’s cricket for fans across the country. The opening match will see defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The match will start at 7:30 PM, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM. As per tradition, the tournament opener will be played at the home ground of the defending champions. Mumbai Indians lifted the WPL title last season after defeating Delhi Capitals by eight runs in a thrilling final. With exciting match-ups, packed schedules, and playoff battles ahead, WPL 2026 promises to be another entertaining season. With top teams, star players, and high-stakes matches lined up, WPL 2026 is set to deliver another thrilling season of women’s cricket. Five teams, 22 matches across two venues A total of five teams are taking part in this year’s Women’s Premier League. The tournament will feature 22 matches over a period of 28 days. These include 20 league-stage matches and two playoff games. All matches will be played across two venues, Mumbai and Vadodara. The league stage will determine the top teams, who will then move into the playoff phase to compete for the title. Mumbai Indians vs RCB to clash in tournament opener The first match of WPL 2026 will be a high-profile clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Mumbai entered the tournament as defending champions after winning the 2025 title by beating Delhi Capitals in the final. Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to start their campaign on a strong note against a confident Mumbai side. The opening match is expected to draw massive attention from fans, setting the tone for the rest of the season. 6 WPL matches to clash with Team India fixtures This season, six WPL matches will clash with matches involving the Indian men’s and youth teams. Two league matches will coincide with Team India’s fixtures under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. India is scheduled to play a series of three ODIs and five T20Is against New Zealand, starting January 11. WPL matches on January 11 and January 14 will clash with India’s ODI matches. In addition, four WPL games will overlap with India’s Under-19 team matches. The Indian youth side will be participating in the Under-19 World Cup, which begins on January 15. Two double-headers are scheduled in Season 4 The Women’s Premier League 2026 will feature two double-header days. A double header means two matches will be played on the same day. The first double-header is scheduled for January 10, while the second will take place on January 17. On these days, the afternoon match will begin at 3:30 PM, followed by the evening game at 7:30 PM. Playoffs to begin on February 3 ahead of T20 World Cup The playoff stage of WPL 2026 will begin on February 3. The eliminator match will be played in Vadodara at 7:30 PM. The winner of this match will earn a place in the final. The grand final of the Women’s Premier League will be held on February 5 in Vadodara. Like all evening games, the final will also start at 7:30 PM. Where and how to watch WPL 2026 All matches of the Women’s Premier League will be broadcast live on the Star Network. Fans can also watch the matches online through the JioHotstar app. Every evening’s match will start at 7:30 PM, with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM. On double-header days, the first match will begin at 3:30 PM. For live scores, ball-by-ball updates, and detailed coverage, fans can also follow the tournament on the Bhaskar English app.