WPL 2026 Auction: Date, Where to Watch, Top Players, Base Price Brackets & All You Need to Know

The much talked about WPL 2026 Auction will take place today, November 27, starting at 3:30 PM in New Delhi. This year's blockbuster Women Premier League auction features 277 players, including 194 Indian players and 83 overseas stars, who will compete for 73 available slots across five franchises: Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, Mumbai Indians Women, Delhi Capitals Women, UP Warriorz, and Gujarat Giants.

WPL 2026 Auction: Where to Watch Live

Cricket fans can watch the live telecast of the WPL 2026 auction on the Star Sports Network.
For online viewers, the auction will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website so that they can easily access it across devices.
The WPL 2026 Auction will also include an accelerated bidding round, letting teams nominate players strategically after the marquee and capped players are presented.

Auction Format, Rules & Team Purse Details

For the WPL 2026 auction, each team has a total salary purse of Rs. 16 crore, which needs to be managed carefully across marquee players, capped talent, and emerging prospects.

Teams must build a squad of at least 15 players, sticking to salary caps, Right-To-Match (RTM) rules, and retention policies.

The auction will have multiple rounds which will allow teams to include both big-name purchases along with budget-friendly picks to create a well-rounded squad for the upcoming WPL season.

Base Price Categories for WPL 2026 Auction

Players in the WPL auction are categorised into base price brackets based on experience, skill, and international exposure. These price bands set the minimum bid required:

• Rs. 75 lakh for marquee players & top international stars
• Rs. 50 lakh for established Indian & overseas performers
• Rs. 30 lakh for consistent emerging talents
• Rs. 20 lakh & Rs. 10 lakh for young domestic players and newbies

Top Players to Watch Out For At The WPL Auction

Several leading cricketers are expected to be in focus this year. Among the top marquee players on the WPL 2026 auction list are:

Deepti Sharma (India all-rounder), Renuka Singh (India's fast bowler), Sophie Devine (New Zealand all-rounder), Alyssa Healy (Australia's opener), Amelia Kerr (New Zealand leg-spinner and all-rounder), Meg Lanning (Australian team captain), Laura Wolvaardt (South African Batter).

Additionally, several associate players will also participate in the auction, including Esha Oza (UAE), Tara Norris (USA), and Theertha Satish (UAE).