WPL 2027 to Run January 14-February 7; Player Auction in Kochi on October 28

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On 16 September 2026 the BCCI announced that the fifth Women's Premier League (WPL) will run from 14 January to 7 February 2027.
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The player auction will be held in Kochi on 28 October 2026, and the five franchises must announce retentions by 28 September 2026.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru are defending champions. They won the 2026 final against Delhi Capitals in Vadodara.

●Edition: 5th WPL (the league began in 2023)
●Dates: 14 January - 7 February 2027
●Player auction: 28 October 2026, Kochi
●Retention deadline: 28 September 2026
●Franchises (5): Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, UP Warriorz
●Defending champions: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2026)
●Governing body: BCCI (HQ Mumbai); host cities for 2027 not yet announced

2023

Mumbai Indians (beat Delhi Capitals)

2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (beat Delhi Capitals)

2025

Mumbai Indians (beat Delhi Capitals)

2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets, Vadodara, 5 February 2026)

2027

5th edition, 14 January - 7 February

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Where was the first match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 played?

Answer: DY Patil Stadium

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★Where will the WPL 2027 player auction be held?

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Retention

Players a franchise keeps from its squad before the auction

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•WPL 2027: 14 January - 7 February; auction 28 October 2026 in Kochi
•Champions: MI 2023 & 2025; RCB 2024 & 2026; Delhi Capitals runners-up in all four finals

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•Learn the champions list along with the fact that Delhi Capitals have lost all four finals. It is a common one-liner.

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WPL 2027 to Run January 14-February 7; Player Auction in Kochi on October 28

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The player auction for WPL 2027 will be held in which city on 28 October 2026?

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