The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the much-awaited (Women’s Premier League ) WPL 2025 schedule. The third edition of this premier women’s T20 league promises an action-packed season featuring five teams competing from February 14 to March 15. Matches will take place across four iconic cities: Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai.
Here is a detailed overview of the schedule, venues, and key highlights of WPL 2025.
Key Highlights of WPL 2025
- Tournament Dates: February 14 to March 15, 2025.
- Venues: Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai.
- Format: Single-header matches, with the table-topper earning a direct berth in the final. The second and third-placed teams will compete in an eliminator for a spot in the final.
- Defending Champions: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who claimed their maiden title in 2024.
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WPL 2025 Venues and Matches
Vadodara Leg (14th February – 19th February)
The tournament kicks off at the newly constructed BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Gujarat Giants will host defending champions RCB in the season opener. Vadodara will host six matches, including high-stakes clashes featuring top teams.
Bengaluru Leg (21st February – 1st March)
RCB will play their first home game at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium against Mumbai Indians on February 21. Bengaluru will host eight matches, drawing passionate crowds.
Lucknow Leg (3rd March – 8th March)
For the first time, Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium will host WPL matches. The UP Warriorz will play three games at their home ground, starting on March 3.
Mumbai Leg (10th March – 15th March)
The final phase of the tournament will take place at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai. This leg includes the last league matches, the eliminator, and the grand final.
WPL 2025 Schedule Table
Below is the complete time table for WPL 2025 schedule with venues: All matches will be evening at 7:30 PM onwards.
| Match No | Day | Date | Time | Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri | 14-Feb-25 | Evening | Gujarat Giants | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Vadodara |
| 2 | Sat | 15-Feb-25 | Evening | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Vadodara |
| 3 | Sun | 16-Feb-25 | Evening | Gujarat Giants | UP Warriorz | Vadodara |
| 4 | Mon | 17-Feb-25 | Evening | Delhi Capitals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Vadodara |
| 5 | Tue | 18-Feb-25 | Evening | Gujarat Giants | Mumbai Indians | Vadodara |
| 6 | Wed | 19-Feb-25 | Evening | UP Warriorz | Delhi Capitals | Vadodara |
| 7 | Fri | 21-Feb-25 | Evening | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians | Bengaluru |
| 8 | Sat | 22-Feb-25 | Evening | Delhi Capitals | UP Warriorz | Bengaluru |
| 9 | Mon | 24-Feb-25 | Evening | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | UP Warriorz | Bengaluru |
| 10 | Tue | 25-Feb-25 | Evening | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Giants | Bengaluru |
| 11 | Wed | 26-Feb-25 | Evening | Mumbai Indians | UP Warriorz | Bengaluru |
| 12 | Thu | 27-Feb-25 | Evening | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Giants | Bengaluru |
| 13 | Fri | 28-Feb-25 | Evening | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians | Bengaluru |
| 14 | Sat | 1-Mar-25 | Evening | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru |
| 15 | Mon | 3-Mar-25 | Evening | UP Warriorz | Gujarat Giants | Lucknow |
| 16 | Thu | 6-Mar-25 | Evening | UP Warriorz | Mumbai Indians | Lucknow |
| 17 | Fri | 7-Mar-25 | Evening | Gujarat Giants | Delhi Capitals | Lucknow |
| 18 | Sat | 8-Mar-25 | Evening | UP Warriorz | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow |
| 19 | Mon | 10-Mar-25 | Evening | Mumbai Indians | Gujarat Giants | Mumbai-CCI |
| 20 | Tue | 11-Mar-25 | Evening | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai-CCI |
| 21 | Thu | 13-Mar-25 | Evening | Eliminator | – | Mumbai-CCI |
| 22 | Sat | 15-Mar-25 | Evening | Final | – | Mumbai-CCI |
Tournament Format
- League Stage: Each team will play against the others in a round-robin format.
- Playoffs: The top-ranked team advances directly to the final, while the second and third-placed teams compete in an eliminator to secure the remaining spot.
WPL 2025 is set to deliver exciting cricketing action as teams battle for supremacy across four cities. With the tournament opener in Vadodara and the grand finale in Mumbai, this season promises to be a spectacle for cricket fans worldwide. Stay tuned for thrilling matches, iconic venues, and unforgettable moments.
