WPL 2026 Auction: Date, time, player list, purse balance & where to watch
Get full details on the WPL 2026 Auction including date, time, players list, base prices, purse balance, slots remaining, and live streaming information.
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Last Updated: 03.34 PM, Nov 27, 2025
The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction, where franchises will battle for top domestic and international talent. With over 270 players in the auction pool and only 73 slots available, teams are preparing for a competitive and strategic bidding war.
The WPL 2026 mega auction will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in New Delhi. The live bidding is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST, with all five franchises participating. Teams like UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants have the highest purse and will be able to make good purchases in the mega auction. Fans can read the entire article to get all the information regarding the auction.
Where to watch WPL 2026 auction?
Fans can watch the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction on JioHotsta r via OTTplay Premium.
Players list & base price categories
A total of 277 players have registered for the mega auction, competing for 73 open slots across the five teams.
Composition of the auction pool
- 194 Indian players
- 52 capped
- 142 uncapped
- The remaining players come from various cricketing nations overseas.
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Base price brackets
- ₹50 lakh: 19 players
- ₹40 lakh: 11 players
- ₹30 lakh: 88 players
The auction will kick off with the marquee set, featuring big names such as Alyssa Healy, Sophie Ecclestone, Meg Lanning, Deepti Sharma, and Laura Wolvaardt.
Team Purse Balance & Slots Remaining
Each franchise enters the 2026 auction with a different financial strategy. Here’s a complete overview:
| Team | Purse Remaining | Total Slots (Overseas) |
|---|---|---|
| UP Warriorz | ₹14.50 crore | 17 (7 overseas) |
| Gujarat Giants | ₹9.00 crore | 16 (5 overseas) |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | ₹6.15 crore | 14 (6 overseas) |
| Mumbai Indians | ₹5.75 crore | 13 (5 overseas) |
| Delhi Capitals | ₹5.70 crore | 13 (5 overseas) |
Teams like UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants, with larger purse amounts, are expected to be aggressive, while others may focus on strategic picks to fill key roles.
Players to watch out for in WPL 2026 auction
With a mix of experienced stars and rising prospects, franchises will keep a close eye on:
- Alyssa Healy – explosive opener
- Sophie Ecclestone – world-class spinner
- Meg Lanning – experienced leader
- Deepti Sharma – top Indian all-rounder
- Laura Wolvaardt – consistent top-order batter
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WPL 2026 mega auction retained players' list
A total of 16 players were retained by the five franchises ahead of the WPL 2026 mega auction.
- Mumbai Indians (MI): Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G Kamalini
- Delhi Capitals (DC): Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Shreyanka Patil
- Gujarat Giants (GG): Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney
- UP Warriorz (UPW): Shweta Sehrawat