WPL 2025 Starting Date And Timetable
There is good news for the cricket fans eagerly waiting for Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the start date and complete schedule of WPL 2025. The tournament will start from 1 March 2025 and the final match will be played on 30 March 2025. This season is going to be more exciting and competitive than ever. Let’s know all important information related to WPL 2025.
Start date of WPL 2025
WPL 2025 will start from 1 March 2025. The inaugural match will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Big stars from Bollywood and music industry are likely to attend the opening ceremony. Like last year, this time too the tournament is being considered as a perfect blend of glamor and cricket.
WPL 2025 Starting Date And Timetable
| Date | Match | Start time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 14, Friday | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| February 15, Saturday | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| February 16, Sunday | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| February 17, Monday | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| February 18, Tuesday | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| February 19, Wednesday | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| February 21, Friday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| February 22, Saturday | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| February 24, Monday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| February 25, Tuesday | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| February 26, Wednesday | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| February 27, Thursday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| February 28, Friday | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| March 1, Saturday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| March 3, Monday | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| March 6, Thursday | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| March 7, Friday | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| March 8, Saturday | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| March 10, Monday | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | CCI, Mumbai |
| March 11, Tuesday | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | CCI, Mumbai |
| March 13, Thursday | Eliminator – 2nd in league stage vs 3rd in league stage | 7:30 PM | CCI, Mumbai |
| March 15, Saturday | Final – 1st in league stage vs Eliminator winner | 7:30 PM | CCI, Mumbai |
Tournament format
A total of 5 teams will participate in the WPL 2025, between which 22 matches will be played. The format of the tournament will be round-robin, in which each team will play two matches against each other. The top three teams will then qualify for the playoffs.
League Stage:
Each team will play 8 matches (4 home and 4 away).
Scores will be updated in the table after every match.
Playoffs and Finals:
The top placed team will directly qualify for the finals.
There will be an eliminator match between the second and third placed teams.
The final match will be played on 30 March 2025.
WPL 2025: Special attractions
- New talent platform
WPL has always provided a big platform to emerging women cricketers. This time too new and young talents will be given a chance in the tournament.
- Participation of international players
Players from top teams like England, Australia, South Africa, and West Indies will participate in this season.
- Fan experience
BCCI has prepared many exciting plans for fans this time, such as online ticket booking, exclusive WPL merchandise, and an enhanced experience for live streaming.
A glimpse of last season
Last season, Mumbai Indians won the title by defeating Gujarat Giants. Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, the team performed brilliantly. This time all the teams will try to compete with Mumbai Indians and win the title.
What is special for fans?
- Live Streaming and Broadcasting
All matches of WPL 2025 will be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar and Star Sports Network.
- Social media campaign
BCCI has planned to make #WPL2025 trend on social media this time.
- Promotional Events
Promotional events will be organized in several cities before and during the tournament.
Importance of WPL 2025
WPL is playing an important role in promoting women’s cricket and giving recognition to the players on the global stage. It is not just a tournament but has also become a symbol of women empowerment.
The season of WPL 2025 is going to be full of excitement, competition and new cricketing moments. There is tremendous excitement among cricket fans for this tournament which starts from 1st March 2025 to 30th March 2025. If you are also a fan of women’s cricket, then don’t miss WPL 2025. Mark the dates in your calendar and get ready for another fantastic cricket season!
