Wankhede Stadium to Host Mumbai Leg of WPL 2027

The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will host the Mumbai leg of the fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Sunday. The venue has been changed from the Brabourne Stadium, which was originally scheduled to host the matches.

The tournament will be held from January 14 to February 7, 2027, with Vadodara and Mumbai serving as the two host cities. The dates and fixtures will remain unchanged following the venue revision.

WPL 2027 to Begin in Vadodara

The first leg of the tournament will take place at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara from January 14 to 24. The second leg will move to Mumbai from January 26 and continue until the tournament’s conclusion on February 7.

Wankhede Stadium will host all 11 matches of the Mumbai leg, including matches 12 to 20, the Eliminator and the Final.

CCI Venue Changed Due to Pitch Recovery

According to the BCCI, the decision to shift the Mumbai leg was taken because the Cricket Club of India (CCI) is also scheduled to host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 in the T20 format, beginning February 14.

The short interval between the conclusion of the WPL and the start of the international tournament would not provide sufficient time for the pitches at Brabourne Stadium to recover.

The BCCI said the venue change followed a request from the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the WPL Committee subsequently approved the revised arrangement.

Mumbai Cricket Association Had Sought Hosting Rights

The Mumbai Cricket Association had earlier requested the BCCI to consider it for hosting matches in case of changes to the schedules of future tournaments and international series.

With the latest decision, Wankhede Stadium will host the entire Mumbai leg of WPL 2027, including the tournament’s final.