WPL 2027 Auction: Biggest purse, available slots, big names in pool, streaming info — Everything you need to know
Here are the details you need to know about before the WPL 2027 auction, which is taking place in Kochi on Wednesday.
Updated : Oct 28, 2026 12:00 IST , CHENNAI - 3 MINS READ
The five franchises will be bidding for 27 players during the WPL 2027 auction. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar
The five franchises will be bidding for 27 players during the WPL 2027 auction. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar
The mini auction for the Women’s Premier League 2027 will take place on Wednesday, October 28 in Kochi.
The player pool available ahead of the fifth season of the tournament includes 150 players — 122 Indian and 28 overseas. However, the five franchises have only 27 slots to fill.
Each team underwent an overhaul during the mega auction before the 2026 edition, and in comparison, teams will look to plug the gaps this time around.
Here is everything you need to know before the WPL 2027 auction:
How will the WPL 2027 auction take place?
The auction will commence with capped players in the following categories: batters, all-rounders, spinners, wicketkeepers, and pacers. The next phase see the auction of uncapped players.
After a set number of players, as decided by the franchises, have gone through the auction floor, the event will proceed in an accelerated format. Once all 150 players have been presented for auction once, the franchises will nominate a few unsold names, who will go through an accelerated auction once again.
How much purse is left with each team before WPL 2027 auction?
- Mumbai Indians - 0.90 crore
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 1.15 crore
- Delhi Capitals - 1.10 crore
- UP Warriorz - 3.75 crore
- Gujarat Giants - 1.25 crore
How many slots are available with each team before WPL 2027 auction?
- Mumbai Indians - 6 (0 overseas)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 5 (2 overseas)
- Delhi Capitals - 5 (1 overseas)
- UP Warriorz - 8 (3 overseas)
- Gujarat Giants - 3 (1 overseas)
Which team has most slots to fill and why?
UP Warriorz endured a difficult season in 2026 and as a result has attempted to fix it flaws. Shweta Sehrawat, Kiran Navgire and Deandra Dottin were among the big names the side let go of.
Who are the biggest names available in WPL 2027 auction?
The most reputed stars in the player pool are Australia captain Sophie Molineaux, Jess Jonassen, and Grace Harris. Chamari Athapaththu and Chloe Tryon are likely to be the other sought after overseas players.
Among the Indian players, Shweta Sehrawat, Sneh Rana, G Kamalini, and Kiran Navgire are likely to earn big bids.
Who is the auctioneer for the WPL 2027 auction?
The auctioneer for WPL 2027 is Mallika Sagar. She has taken charge of WPL auctions previously as well.
Where is the WPL 2027 auction being held?
The WPL 2027 auction will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi.
What time will the WPL 2027 auction start?
The WPL 2027 auction will begin at 5:30pm IST on Wednesday.
How to watch the WPL 2027 auction in India?
The WPL 2027 auction will be streamed on the JioHotstar mobile app and website. It can also be seen on television on the Star Sports Network.
Published on Oct 28, 2026
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