The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 is set to begin on January 9, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing defending champions Mumbai Indians in the opening match. Other teams like Delhi Capitals, led by Jemimah Rodrigues, will also compete. Several teams have made squad changes, including Royal Challengers Bengaluru losing Ellyse Perry and Delhi Capitals losing Annabel Sutherland, with replacements signed. The tournament will feature matches across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.