WPL 2026 Mega-Auction: How to stream the auction without paying a single rupee in India

The fourth season of the TATA Women's Premier League (WPL) is set to begin with an auction in Delhi on November 27th. The full schedule for the upcoming season will be released immediately following the auction. It is confirmed that the entire tournament will be played in January 2026. Vadodara and Navi Mumbai are potential host cities for this major event.

In the inaugural season in 2023, RCB Women acquired Smriti Mandhana for a whopping ₹3.41 crore (US$1.2 million). Nat Sciver-Brunt, who plays for MI Women, was also purchased for ₹3.23 crore (US$1.2 million). The tournament's first-ever mega-auction is slated to take place today. It will be interesting to see if any player sells for a higher price than former UP Warriorz's skipper Deepti Sharma Therefore, it's important to know when and what time the WPL auction will be live streamed.

When will the WPL 2026 auction take place?

The WPL 2026 auction is scheduled to be held today on Thursday, 27th of November

How many teams will participate in the WPL 2026 auction?

UP Warriorz, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, Delhi Capitals Women, Gujarat Giants & Mumbai Indians Women - these 5 teams will participate in the WPL 2026 auction.

What time will the WPL 2026 auction start?

The WPL 2026 auction will begin at 15:30 PM IST.

Which TV channels will broadcast the WPL 2026 auction matches live in India?

Indian fans will be able to watch the WPL 2026 auction live on TV on Star Sports 1 Hindi SD+HD, Star Sports 2 SD+HD and Star Sports 3 channels.

Is it possible to stream the WPL 2026 auction on any OTT platform in India?

Indian fans can stream the 2026 WPL Auction on the application & website of Jio-Hotstar

Is it possible to watch the auction for free?

Yes, it's possible to watch the auction for free. Fans just have to buy subcription plans of VI, Jio or Airtel containing the subscription of JioHotstar and that's the best way of watching the event for free