The WPL venues list has grown from two stadiums in the inaugural 2023 season to six grounds across India by the end of WPL 2026.
The Women’s Premier League started in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai before expanding to Bengaluru and Delhi in 2024.
Vadodara and Lucknow joined the venue list in 2025, while WPL 2026 returned to Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.
Through the first four completed seasons, six stadiums in six cities have hosted WPL matches.
WPL Venues: Key Stats
Here is all the information on WPL Venues:
| Statistic / Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Completed Seasons | 4 |
| Total Matches Played (Through 2026) | 88 |
| Different Stadiums Used | 6 |
| Different Host Cities | 6 |
| Most Matches Hosted | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy (22 matches) |
| Second-Most Matches Hosted | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (19 matches) |
| Most WPL Finals Hosted | Brabourne Stadium (2 finals) |
| Most Venues Used in One Season | 4 venues (2025) |
| Original WPL Venues | Brabourne Stadium and Dr DY Patil Sports Academy |
| Newest Venue Additions | BCA Stadium and Ekana Cricket Stadium (2025) |
| 2026 Venues | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy and BCA Stadium |
WPL Venues List
| No. | Stadium | City | WPL Seasons Hosted | WPL Matches Hosted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | Navi Mumbai | 2023, 2026 | 22 |
| 2 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium | Bengaluru | 2024, 2025 | 19 |
| 3 | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | Vadodara | 2025, 2026 | 17 |
| 4 | Brabourne Stadium | Mumbai | 2023, 2025 | 15 |
| 5 | Arun Jaitley Stadium | New Delhi | 2024 | 11 |
| 6 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow | 2025 | 4 |
Total WPL matches through 2026: 88
Different stadiums used: 6
Different host cities: 6
The WPL’s choice of host cities has grown steadily, from a single-city model in Mumbai during its 2023 debut to multiple venues across the country in recent seasons. As India’s top women’s franchise league, it continues to bring elite T20 cricket to new stadiums while expanding its reach among fans nationwide. With fresh host cities likely to feature in upcoming editions, the league’s venue footprint across India is only set to widen.
WPL Venues by Season
| Season | Venues | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Brabourne Stadium, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | Mumbai, Navi Mumbai |
| 2024 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Arun Jaitley Stadium | Bengaluru, New Delhi |
| 2025 | BCA Stadium, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Ekana Cricket Stadium, Brabourne Stadium | Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Mumbai |
| 2026 | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, BCA Stadium | Navi Mumbai, Vadodara |
The 2025 season used four venues, the most in any WPL edition through 2026.
1. Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
City: Navi Mumbai
WPL Seasons: 2023, 2026
WPL Matches Hosted: 22
WPL Finals Hosted: 0
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy has hosted more WPL matches than any other stadium through the first four seasons.
The venue was one of two grounds used for the inaugural WPL in 2023. It hosted league matches and the Eliminator.
The WPL returned to Navi Mumbai in 2026. Dr DY Patil Sports Academy staged the first 11 matches of the season from 9 to 17 January.
The 2026 opening match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru also took place at this ground.
WPL at DY Patil Sports Academy
| Season | Matches Hosted |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2026 | 11 |
| Total | 22 |
Although the stadium has hosted 22 WPL matches, it has not yet staged a WPL final.
2. M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
City: Bengaluru
WPL Seasons: 2024, 2025
WPL Matches Hosted: 19
WPL Finals Hosted: 0
M Chinnaswamy Stadium first joined the WPL venue list in 2024.
The first half of the 2024 season took place in Bengaluru, with the stadium hosting the opening 11 matches from 23 February to 4 March.
The WPL returned to Bengaluru in 2025. M Chinnaswamy Stadium hosted another eight league matches from 21 February to 1 March.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru played in front of their home crowd at the ground during both editions.
WPL at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
| Season | Matches Hosted |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| Total | 19 |
M Chinnaswamy Stadium ranks second for the most WPL matches hosted through 2026.
3. BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
City: Vadodara
WPL Seasons: 2025, 2026
WPL Matches Hosted: 17
WPL Finals Hosted: 1
The BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, became a WPL venue in 2025.
It hosted the opening leg of WPL 2025, with six matches played from 14 to 19 February.
The tournament returned to Vadodara for a much larger role in 2026. The BCA Stadium hosted the final 11 matches of the competition, including the Eliminator and the Final.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets in the 2026 WPL final at this venue.
WPL at BCA Stadium
| Season | Matches Hosted |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 11 |
| Total | 17 |
The BCA Stadium is the newest ground to have hosted a WPL final.
4. Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
City: Mumbai
WPL Seasons: 2023, 2025
WPL Matches Hosted: 15
WPL Finals Hosted: 2
Brabourne Stadium was one of the two original WPL venues.
It hosted 11 matches in the inaugural 2023 season, including the first WPL final on 26 March 2023.
Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in that final to become the first WPL champions.
The competition returned to Brabourne Stadium in 2025. The ground hosted two league matches, the Eliminator and the Final.
Mumbai Indians again defeated Delhi Capitals in the 2025 final, this time by eight runs.
WPL at Brabourne Stadium
| Season | Matches Hosted |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
Brabourne Stadium is the only venue to have hosted two WPL finals through the 2026 season.
5. Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
City: New Delhi
WPL Season: 2024
WPL Matches Hosted: 11
WPL Finals Hosted: 1
Arun Jaitley Stadium hosted the second half of WPL 2024.
The Delhi leg started on 5 March and included the remaining league matches, the Eliminator and the Final.
The stadium hosted 11 matches in total during the season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in the 2024 final to claim their first WPL title.
WPL at Arun Jaitley Stadium
| Season | Matches Hosted |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 |
| Total | 11 |
As of the end of WPL 2026, 2024 remains the only season in which Arun Jaitley Stadium has hosted the competition.
6. Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
City: Lucknow
WPL Season: 2025
WPL Matches Hosted: 4
WPL Finals Hosted: 0
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium joined the WPL venue list in 2025.
Lucknow hosted four league matches from 3 to 8 March.
The venue gave UP Warriorz the opportunity to play WPL matches in their home city for the first time.
Ekana Cricket Stadium did not host the Eliminator or Final. The tournament moved to Mumbai after the Lucknow leg.
WPL at Ekana Cricket Stadium
| Season | Matches Hosted |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
Through 2026, Lucknow has hosted the fewest WPL matches among the six cities used by the competition.
Which Stadium Has Hosted the Most WPL Matches?
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai has hosted the most WPL matches, with 22 games.
| Rank | Stadium | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 22 |
| 2 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium | 19 |
| 3 | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | 17 |
| 4 | Brabourne Stadium | 15 |
| 5 | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 11 |
| 6 | Ekana Cricket Stadium | 4 |
DY Patil reached 22 matches after hosting 11 games in both 2023 and 2026.
Every WPL Final Venue
Four WPL finals have been played across three stadiums.
| Season | Final Venue | City | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Brabourne Stadium | Mumbai | Mumbai Indians |
| 2024 | Arun Jaitley Stadium | New Delhi | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 2025 | Brabourne Stadium | Mumbai | Mumbai Indians |
| 2026 | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | Vadodara | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Brabourne Stadium has hosted the most WPL finals, with two.
Arun Jaitley Stadium and the BCA Stadium have hosted one final each.
How the WPL Venue Map Has Expanded
The WPL began with a compact two-venue model in 2023.
2023: Mumbai and Navi Mumbai
The inaugural edition stayed entirely in the Mumbai region. Brabourne Stadium and Dr DY Patil Sports Academy shared all 22 matches.
2024: Bengaluru and Delhi
The second season moved away from Mumbai. Bengaluru hosted the first 11 matches before the tournament shifted to Delhi for the remaining 11.
2025: Four-City Season
WPL 2025 expanded to Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Mumbai.
This was the first season with four host cities and gave Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians matches closer to their home markets.
2026: Navi Mumbai and Vadodara
The fourth season returned to a two-venue format.
Navi Mumbai hosted the first 11 matches, while Vadodara staged the remaining 11, including both playoff matches.
Which Cities Have Hosted the WPL?
Six cities have hosted Women’s Premier League matches through 2026:
- Mumbai
- Navi Mumbai
- Bengaluru
- New Delhi
- Vadodara
- Lucknow
Mumbai and Navi Mumbai were the original host locations in 2023.
Bengaluru and Delhi joined in 2024, followed by Vadodara and Lucknow in 2025.
Final Word: WPL Used Six Stadiums Across Six Indian Cities
The Women’s Premier League has used six stadiums across six Indian cities during its first four seasons.
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy leads the list with 22 matches, while M Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted 19 and the BCA Stadium has hosted 17.
Brabourne Stadium remains the most-used WPL final venue with two championship matches.
From its Mumbai-based first season to a four-city edition in 2025, the WPL venue footprint has steadily expanded across India.
