Story perspectives

BCCI Sets 2027 Women’s Premier League Dates, Auction

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 4:52 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

BCCI Announces 2027 WPL

BCCI announced the 2027 Women’s Premier League will run from January 14 to February 7, 2027.
BCCI scheduled the player auction for October 28, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Kochi.
BCCI set a INR15 crore salary cap and limited squads to 18 players, including up to six overseas.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter 2027 as defending champions after beating Delhi Capitals in the 2026 final.

Summary

Kumar Demands Auction Ban

Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar says IPL auctions cause significant mental stress for players.
Kumar recalled anxiety during his 2013-14 and 2025 auction experiences.
He suggested eliminating the auction to protect player wellbeing.
IPL governing council postponed the Impact Player rule decision while seeking franchise feedback.
The council will reconvene within a month to finalize the Impact Player rule.

History

Historical Context

In September 2007 the BCCI announced the Indian Premier League, and on 24 January 2008 held a franchise auction that fetched $723.59 million against a $400 million base price, setting a US$5 million (?Rs 20 crore) salary cap per team. The league’s auction model was adopted when the Women’s Premier League began its first season in 2023.

1 of 3

BCCI Announces 2027 WPL

BCCI announced the 2027 Women’s Premier League will run from January 14 to February 7, 2027.
BCCI scheduled the player auction for October 28, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Kochi.
BCCI set a INR15 crore salary cap and limited squads to 18 players, including up to six overseas.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter 2027 as defending champions after beating Delhi Capitals in the 2026 final.

1 / 3