Women’s Premier League: Complete schedule for WPL 2025; Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Giants in the opener

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, the premier women’s T20 cricket tournament, is set to deliver another electrifying season. The season kicks off on February 14 with a high-stakes clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Giants (GG). The opening match will take place at the newly constructed BCA Stadium in Vadodara, ushering in an era that promises new benchmarks for women’s cricket.

Venue distribution for WPL 2025 matches

For the first time in WPL history, the tournament will be played across four venues—Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai—marking a major expansion from previous editions. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the expected schedule on January 16, detailing a total of 22 matches in this third edition.

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 will be played in four iconic venues, each contributing to the tournament’s vibrant schedule. The state-of-the-art Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara will serve as the opening hub, hosting the first six matches, including the curtain-raiser between Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on February 14. The iconic Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will take the lead, hosting the next eight matches—the most of the four selected venues.

This stretch will include crucial games with defending champions RCB, which promises to be some intense contests at one of India’s oldest cricket grounds. Lucknow, making its debut as a WPL venue, has been given four games in the group stage. This marks a significant milestone in the tournament’s history, bringing top-tier women’s cricket action to the city for the first time. Ultimately, Mumbai played a pivotal role in the later stages of the tournament. The city will host two league-stage matches and both knockout games at the prestigious Cricket Club of India (CCI).

The playoff format remains unchanged from last season. The team that finishes at the top of the league standings will secure direct entry to the final. Meanwhile, the second and third place teams will face off in the Eliminator on March 13, fighting for a spot in the grand finale scheduled for March 15. This structure ensures that each match carries weight , making the league stage fiercely competitive.

Following the successful single-header format, WPL 2025 will see all 22 matches played as standalone events. This approach ensures uninterrupted focus on every match, maximizing engagement for viewers in stadiums and on broadcast platforms.

Complete WPL 2025 schedule:

Group Stage Games

1. Match 1:
   Date: Friday, 14-Feb-2025
   Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
   Home Team: Giants of Gujarat
   Away Team: Royal Challengers in Bangalore
   Venue: They are gone
2. Match 2:
   Date: Saturday, 15-Feb-2025
   Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
   Home Team: Indians in Mumbai
   Away Team: Delhi capitals
   Venue: They are gone
3. Match 3:
   Date: Sunday, 16-Feb-2025
   Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
   Home Team: Giants of Gujarat
   Away Team: UP Warriorz
   Venue: They are gone
4. Match 4:
   Date: Monday, 17-Feb-2025
   Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
   Home Team: Delhi capitals
   Away Team: Royal Challengers in Bangalore
   Venue: They are gone
5. Match 5:
   Date: Tuesday, 18-Feb-2025
   Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
   Home Team: Giants of Gujarat
   Away Team: Indians in Mumbai
   Venue: They are gone
6. Match 6:
   Date: Wednesday, 19-Feb-2025
   Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
   Home Team: UP Warriorz
   Away Team: Delhi capitals
   Venue: They are gone
7. Match 7:
   Date: Friday, 21-Feb-2025
   Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
   Home Team: Royal Challengers in Bangalore
   Away Team: Indians in Mumbai
   Venue: Bangalore
8. Match 8:
   Date: Saturday, 22-Feb-2025
   Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
   Home Team: Delhi capitals
   Away Team: UP Warriorz
   Venue: Bangalore
9. Match 9:
   Date: Monday, 24-Feb-2025
   Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
   Home Team: Royal Challengers in Bangalore
   Away Team: UP Warriorz
   Venue: Bangalore
10. Match 10:
    Date: Tuesday, 25-Feb-2025
    Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
    Home Team: Delhi capitals
    Away Team: Giants of Gujarat
    Venue: Bangalore
11. Match 11:
    Date: Thursday, 26-Feb-2025
    Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
    Home Team: Indians in Mumbai
    Away Team: UP Warriorz
    Venue: Bangalore
12. Match 12:
    Date: Friday, 27-Feb-2025
    Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
    Home Team: Royal Challengers in Bangalore
    Away Team: Giants of Gujarat
    Venue: Bangalore
13. Match 12:
    Date: Friday, 28-Feb-2025
    Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
    Home Team: Delhi capitals
    Away Team: Indians in Mumbai
    Venue: Bangalore
14. Match 13:
    Date: Sunday, 1-Mar-2025
    Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
    Home Team: Royal Challengers in Bangalore
    Away Team: Delhi capitals
    Venue: Lucknow
15. Match 14:
    Date: Monday, 3-Mar-2025
    Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
    Home Team: UP Warriorz
    Away Team: Giants of Gujarat
    Venue: Lucknow
16. Match 15:
    Date: Wednesday, 6-Mar-2025
    Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
    Home Team: High Warriorz
    Away Team: Indians in Mumbai
    Venue: Lucknow
17. Match 16:
    Date: Friday, 7-Mar-2025
    Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
    Home Team: Giants of Gujarat
    Away Team: Delhi capitals
    Venue: Lucknow
18. Match 17:
    Date: Saturday, 8-Mar-2025
    Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
    Home Team: UP Warriorz
    Away Team: Royal Challengers in Bangalore
    Venue: Lucknow
19. Match 18:
    Date: Monday, 10-Mar-2025
    Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
    Home Team: Indians in Mumbai
    Away Team: Giants of Gujarat
    Venue: Lucknow
20. Match 18:
    Date: Monday, 10-Mar-2025
    Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
    Home Team: Indians in Mumbai
    Away Team: Royal Challengers in Bangalore
    Venue: Lucknow

Knockout Matches

21. Eliminator:
Date: Friday, 14-Mar-2025
Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
Teams: TBD
Venue: TBD

22. Conclusion:
Date: Saturday, 15-Mar-2025
Time: Evening (7:30 PM IST)
Teams: TBD
Venue: TBD

This article was first published on WomenCricket.coma Cricket season company.