WPL 2027 Auction: Live Streaming and TV Broadcast Details

WPL 2027 Auction: Live Streaming and TV Broadcast Details

WPL 2027 Auction: Date, Live Streaming, Team Purses and Players to Watch

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction is set to take place in Kochi on October 28, with five franchises competing to fill 27 remaining squad places. A total of 146 players have registered, giving teams a mix of established international names and promising young cricketers to consider as they prepare for the fifth edition of the tournament.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will join Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz in the bidding. The auction follows the first mega auction held ahead of the 2026 season, so this smaller event is expected to focus on targeted changes rather than wholesale squad rebuilding. Each team’s remaining purse, open roster spots and specific weaknesses will shape its strategy—and make the bidding difficult to predict.

When Is the WPL 2027 Auction?

The auction is scheduled for October 28 in Kochi. The 2027 WPL season is expected to run from January 14 to February 7, giving franchises a limited window to complete their squads, assess player availability and prepare for the competition.

With only 27 slots available across all five teams, not every registered player will find a place. Franchises will need to weigh immediate performance against long-term potential, while also considering whether overseas signings can be available throughout the tournament.

WPL 2027 Auction Live Streaming and TV Broadcast

Fans in India can follow the auction on television through Sports18. Digital coverage is listed on JioCinema and JioHotstar, allowing viewers to watch the bidding online. Fans should check official broadcaster and league announcements closer to the event for any updates to platforms or coverage arrangements.

The auction will feature all five WPL franchises: Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz. Their decisions could reshape key areas of their squads, from top-order batting and wicketkeeping depth to pace bowling and all-round options.

How the WPL Auction Process Works

The bidding is expected to begin with a complete round of capped players. The listed groups cover batters, all-rounders, wicketkeepers, fast bowlers and spinners, followed by a full round of uncapped players. This structure gives franchises an initial opportunity to compete for experienced cricketers before turning their attention to emerging talent.

Accelerated bidding could begin after Player No. 50. In this phase, teams can nominate players they want considered in later rounds, including some who were not sold initially. That stage can be especially important for franchises seeking a specific role at a suitable price. A player who attracts little interest in the opening rounds may still return to the table if a team identifies a late squad need.

WPL 2027 Team Purses and Squad Requirements

The overall team purse remains ₹15 crore, but the amount available to spend differs between franchises. UP Warriorz enter with the largest remaining budget, while Mumbai Indians have the least. The number of vacancies—and the split between Indian and overseas places—will be just as important as the purse itself.

UP Warriorz

UP Warriorz have eight places to fill, including five for Indian players and three for overseas players. That gives them the auction’s biggest rebuilding opportunity and the most room to pursue multiple targets. The release of Shweta Sehrawat, who scored 46 runs across six innings in 2026 at a strike rate below 100, leaves the team with a decision to make about its batting depth. With the largest purse, UP Warriorz could bid for established players while also investing in younger prospects.

Gujarat Giants

Gujarat Giants have three vacancies, including one overseas slot, and ₹1.25 crore remaining. Their relatively small number of openings means they can concentrate their spending on a few priority additions. A key prediction for their auction is a selective approach: rather than chasing several players, they may focus on filling the roles they consider most important to improving the balance of the XI.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Defending champions RCB have five slots to fill, including two for overseas players, with ₹1.15 crore available. The release of Grace Harris creates a possible opening in the top order and leaves the franchise weighing power-hitting against versatility. Champions often face the challenge of strengthening a successful side without disrupting its established combinations, so RCB’s choices may depend on which players remain available at the right price.

Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals have five places available, including one overseas slot, and ₹1.10 crore left in their purse. With limited overseas capacity, the franchise will need to be particularly careful about the role it assigns to its international signing. The remaining Indian vacancies could also make uncapped domestic players an important part of Delhi’s auction plan.

Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians have six openings but cannot sign any more overseas players. Their options are therefore focused on Indian talent, making the uncapped pool especially relevant. The release of G Kamalini, who is reportedly in contention for the next Under-19 World Cup, adds another layer of interest, although any national-team commitments and scheduling considerations will need to be assessed.

Players to Watch at the WPL 2027 Auction

Australian all-rounders Grace Harris and Sophie Molineux could attract considerable attention if they are available and fit. Harris’s release by RCB may prompt interest from teams seeking an aggressive batter who can also contribute with the ball. Molineux has missed recent WPL opportunities because of injury-related setbacks, so franchises will likely consider her fitness and availability alongside her potential impact.

Another Australian, Jess Jonassen, could also be on teams’ shortlists. The former Delhi Capitals player missed the 2026 season with a shoulder injury, making her condition and readiness important factors in any bidding decision. For franchises with limited funds, the question will be whether the value of an experienced all-rounder outweighs the risk of availability concerns.

Among uncapped Indian players, Under-19 World Cup winners Vrinda Dinesh and Gongadi Trisha are names to follow. Mumbai teenager Ira Jadhav has also drawn attention after impressing in the city’s T20 League. Young players can offer more than immediate squad cover: they can provide domestic depth and, with the right development, become long-term assets for a franchise.

Why Are Few English Players Registered?

Only two English players, Sophia Dunkley and Kira Chathli, have registered for the auction. Several notable names—including Alice Capsey, Dani Gibson, Lauren Filer and Linsey Smith—are not on the list. One possible factor is the difference between WPL salaries and the earnings available in England’s The Hundred, which may influence players’ decisions about where to compete.

Scheduling could also play a role. England are due to play a T20I series in Sri Lanka in early February, overlapping with the final week of the WPL. That clash may complicate availability for national-team players and could help explain the limited number of English registrations.

What to Expect from the Auction

The WPL 2027 auction is likely to be shaped by careful budgeting, overseas-player limits and the availability of high-profile all-rounders. UP Warriorz have the most flexibility, while Mumbai Indians must build exclusively through Indian signings. RCB’s need to consider life after Harris and the competition for promising uncapped players could also provide some of the day’s most closely watched moments.

For fans, the most useful prediction is that the auction’s outcome will depend less on the size of a franchise’s purse alone and more on how precisely it identifies its needs. With just 27 places to distribute, one targeted signing—or one unexpected bidding contest—could have a significant effect on the balance of a team before the WPL season begins in January.

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