WPL 2027 auction set for October 28 in Kochi; new venues considered
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction is tentatively scheduled for October 28 in Kochi. This marks a shift from previous years, allowing franchises more preparation time ahead of a January-March playing window. Varanasi's new international stadium has been proposed as a host venue, joining traditional sites in Mumbai and Vadodara. A Ranji Trophy match will be conducted at the Varanasi stadium as a test event prior to the WPL. The auction is expected to have a targeted approach, focusing on players released and emerging domestic talents.
- •WPL 2027 auction planned for October 28 in Kochi.
- •Varanasi's new stadium is a potential host venue.
- •A Ranji Trophy match will test Varanasi's stadium first.
- •Five teams will participate in the upcoming season.
- •The auction will be a mini-auction rather than a mega event.
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Women's Premier League 2027: Auction date, place, and new venues detailed
"WPL 2027 auction is tentatively set for Oct 28 in Kochi. BCCI plans a Jan- Feb window, eyeing Varanasi alongside Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium and Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
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