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WPL 2026 mega-auction: Date, venue, Live streaming details and all you need to know

A team of 18 players can be fielded by each team. There are 73 berths total for all teams, including 23 slots for foreign players. Both local and foreign talent will be featured in the auction.

November 18, 2025 / 17:29 IST
WPL 2026 auction: All you need to know.

With the formal confirmation of the WPL 2026 mega auction date, anticipation for the fourth season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is growing.

The WPL Auction is anticipated to see intense competition for both new and current players, giving teams a crucial chance to reorganize their squads ahead of the competition.

All five franchises will fight to bolster their teams during the high-energy, one-day mega auction, which is scheduled for November 27 in New Delhi.

There are 73 spots available, 23 of which are set aside for international players, and each team may field a squad of 18 players. This guarantees that the auction will feature both domestic and overseas talent.

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The remaining funds for each team were disclosed prior to the auction, with UP Warriorz owning the most at Rs 14.5 crore, followed by Gujarat Giants at Rs 9 crore, Royal Challengers Bangalore at Rs 6.15 crore, Mumbai Indians at Rs 5.75 crore, and Delhi Capitals at Rs 5.7 crore. The UP Warriorz are well-positioned to make aggressive bids for elite players.

Fans may watch the big auction live on JioHotstar, or tune in on the Star Sports Network.

The WPL 2026 mega auction, a one-day high-intensity event where all five franchises will look to strengthen their squads and assess their team combinations ahead of the tournament, will be held on November 27 in New Delhi.

A team of 18 players can be fielded by each team. There are 73 berths total for all teams, including 23 slots for foreign players. Both local and foreign talent will be featured in the auction.

WPL Auction - Team Purse Amounts:

UP Warriorz: Rs 14.5 crore - largest purse, can bid aggressively.

Gujarat Giants: Rs 9 crore

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Rs 6.15 crore

Mumbai Indians: Rs 5.75 crore

Delhi Capitals: Rs 5.7 crore

How to Watch WPL Auction Live

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network

first published: Nov 18, 2025 05:29 pm

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