BCCI just slammed the calendar for the 2027 Women’s Premier League. The auction kicks off on Oct 28 at the Grand Hyatt Kochi, while the retention deadline sits on Sep 28, forcing franchises to lock down their core line‑ups.
The season will run from Jan 14 to Feb 7, 2027, and the league is poised to return to Mumbai and Vadodara, the venues that hosted the 2026 final. A new stadium in Varanasi is on the table, but only if it’s ready for top‑flight cricket.
Franchises can field up to 18 players, with a maximum of six overseas signings. The salary cap remains at Rs 15 crore, a figure that keeps the competition tight and the bidding intense.
Teams will use the auction to fill gaps left after the retention deadline. The Grand Hyatt venue is expected to host a flurry of high‑stakes deals as players vie for a spot in the top‑flight league.
With the auction date set, the next challenge for each club is to finalize a squad that balances domestic talent with overseas flair, in preparation for the opening match on Jan 14.