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]WPL 2026 Auction Live: How to Watch, Player List, and Salary Cap Info
by Shekhar
The first big auction of the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2026) will be held in New Delhi this Thursday. A total of 277 players will be up for bidding, competing for 73 spots across the five teams. Out of these players, 194 are from India, 52 are capped and 142 are uncapped.
There are only 50 spots open for Indian players. For overseas players, 66 names are listed, but only 23 slots are available. You can check the complete list of players taking part in the WPL 2026 auction here.
WPL 2026 – Squad Size, Salary Cap and Available Slots Before Auction
| Franchise | Total Players | OS Players | UC Players | RTM Available | Money Spent (₹ cr) | Salary Available (₹ cr) | Available Slots | OS Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9.3 | 5.7 | 13 | 4 |
| GG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 4 |
| MI | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9.25 | 5.75 | 13 | 4 |
| RCB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8.85 | 6.15 | 14 | 5 |
| UPW | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.5 | 14.5 | 17 | 6 |
| Total | 17 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 33.9 | 41.1 | — |
When is the WPL 2026 auction happening?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | WPL 2026 Auction |
| Date | November 27 (Thursday) |
| Time | 3:30 PM onwards |
| Venue | Five-star hotel, New Delhi |
How can viewers watch the WPL 2026 auction live?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar website & mobile app |
| TV Telecast | Star Sports Network |
| Coverage Start Time | 2:30 PM |
| Auction Start Time | 3:30 PM onwards |
