The WPL 2027 auction is now the next major event on the Women’s Premier League calendar after all five franchises completed their player retention process.
The WPL 2027 retention deadline ended on September 28, with 63 players retained across the five teams, including 23 overseas players. A total of 27 slots remain available, including seven overseas slots. The player auction will take place in Kochi on October 28, 2026.
With the retention lists now confirmed, the focus has shifted towards the auction table. Teams will have different squad requirements, available slots and remaining amounts to work with.
Here is everything you need to know about the WPL 2027 Auction, including the date, venue, team-wise purse, available slots and what each franchise could look to address.
WPL 2027 Auction Date and Venue
The WPL 2027 Player Auction will be held on:
Date: October 28, 2026
Venue: Grand Hyatt, Kochi
The auction follows the completion of the retention process on September 28.
The five participating teams are:
- Delhi Capitals
- Gujarat Giants
- Mumbai Indians
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- UP Warriorz
According to the official WPL release, 63 players have already been retained, leaving 27 places to be filled during the auction.
How Many Players Are Available for the WPL 2027 Auction?
After the retention process, the five teams have retained:
63 players
That includes:
- 63 total retained players
- 23 overseas players
- 27 available squad slots
- 7 available overseas slots
Across all five franchises, the teams have ₹8.15 crore in salary-cap space remaining, according to the official WPL figures.
This means the auction will be smaller than a full squad rebuild, with teams mainly looking to fill specific gaps in their squads.
WPL 2027 Team-Wise Purse and Available Slots
Here is the official position of all five teams after the retention process:
| Team | Players Retained | Overseas Players | Amount Available | Slots Available | Overseas Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 13 | 5 | ₹1.10 crore | 5 | 1 |
| Gujarat Giants | 15 | 5 | ₹1.25 crore | 3 | 1 |
| Mumbai Indians | 11 | 5 | ₹1.00 crore | 7 | 1 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 13 | 4 | ₹1.15 crore | 5 | 2 |
| UP Warriorz | 11 | 4 | ₹3.65 crore | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 63 | 23 | ₹8.15 crore | 27 | 7 |
The figures above are from the official WPL 2027 retention announcement.
UP Warriorz Have the Biggest Remaining Purse
UP Warriorz will enter the auction with the largest amount available — ₹3.65 crore.
The team has retained 11 players and has seven available slots, including two overseas slots
That gives UP Warriorz considerable room to add players during the auction.
The franchise can potentially use its remaining budget to strengthen several areas rather than making only one or two additions.
Gujarat Giants Have Three Slots to Fill
Gujarat Giants have retained the largest squad among the five teams, with 15 players already retained.
The team has:
- ₹1.25 crore available
- 3 available slots
- 1 overseas slot
Because only three places are open, Gujarat Giants have fewer vacancies to address compared with some of the other franchises.
The auction strategy could therefore be focused on filling specific squad gaps rather than making a large number of additions.
Delhi Capitals Have Five Available Slots
Delhi Capitals have retained 13 players, including five overseas players.
Their auction position is:
- ₹1.10 crore available
- 5 available slots
- 1 overseas slot
The team will therefore have five opportunities to complete its squad at the auction.
With only one overseas place available, the franchise will also need to be selective about how it uses that slot.
Mumbai Indians Have Seven Available Slots
Mumbai Indians have retained 11 players, including five overseas players.
The team enters the auction with:
- ₹1.00 crore available
- 7 available slots
- 1 overseas slot
That means Mumbai Indians have one of the larger numbers of vacant places despite having one of the smaller remaining amounts of money.
The franchise therefore has to balance the number of players it needs with its available budget.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Have Two Overseas Slots
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have retained 13 players, including four overseas players.
Their auction position is:
- ₹1.15 crore available
- 5 available slots
- 2 overseas slots
RCB therefore have two overseas slots available, the joint-highest number among the five teams.
The two overseas slots could give the franchise additional flexibility when looking at international options.
Which Team Has the Most Auction Flexibility?
The official numbers show that UP Warriorz have the highest remaining amount at ₹3.65 crore.
Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz both have seven vacant places, but their remaining budgets are very different.
| Team | Purse Available | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| UP Warriorz | ₹3.65 crore | 7 |
| Gujarat Giants | ₹1.25 crore | 3 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | ₹1.15 crore | 5 |
| Delhi Capitals | ₹1.10 crore | 5 |
| Mumbai Indians | ₹1.00 crore | 7 |
These figures describe the teams’ positions going into the auction; they do not predict which players each franchise will eventually buy.
What Could Teams Look For at the WPL 2027 Auction?
The exact players each franchise will target cannot be confirmed until the auction process unfolds.
However, the number of vacancies gives us an idea of how much squad-building each team still has to complete.
UP Warriorz
With seven vacancies and ₹3.65 crore available, UP Warriorz have the most room to add players.
The franchise could use the auction to strengthen multiple positions while also filling its two available overseas slots.
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians also have seven vacancies, but only ₹1 crore remaining.
That means the team has to manage its budget carefully while completing the squad.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals have five places available and ₹1.10 crore remaining.
Their focus can be on targeted additions rather than rebuilding the entire squad.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB have five vacancies and ₹1.15 crore available, with two overseas slots still open.
The two overseas positions provide an additional option for squad construction.
Gujarat Giants
Gujarat Giants have the fewest vacancies, with only three slots available.
With ₹1.25 crore remaining, their auction activity could be more focused on filling specific gaps.
Why the WPL 2027 Auction Could Be Important
The retention process has already established the core of every squad.
The auction will therefore be about completing those squads.
A team’s auction strategy can involve several factors, including:
- Remaining salary-cap space
- Number of vacant slots
- Overseas-player requirements
- Squad balance
- Player availability
- Team combinations
- Specific role requirements
The auction isn’t simply about spending the most money.
Teams have to balance their remaining budget with the number of players they still need.
WPL 2027 Auction: What Happens Next?
With the retention process completed, attention now turns to the player auction in Kochi.
The key dates are:
September 28, 2026: WPL 2027 retention process completed
October 28, 2026: WPL 2027 Player Auction in Kochi
The WPL 2027 season is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with reports placing the tournament from January 14 to February 7, 2027.
The auction will determine the final additions to the five squads before the new season begins.
WPL 2027 Auction FAQs
When is the WPL 2027 Auction?
The WPL 2027 Player Auction will take place on October 28, 2026.
Where will the WPL 2027 Auction be held?
The auction will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi.
How many players have been retained for WPL 2027?
The five franchises have retained 63 players, including 23 overseas players.
How many slots are available at the WPL 2027 Auction?
There are 27 available slots, including seven overseas slots.
Which WPL team has the highest remaining purse?
UP Warriorz have the highest remaining amount, with ₹3.65 crore available.
How much total money is available across all five teams?
The official WPL retention figures show ₹8.15 crore of salary-cap space remaining across the five franchises.
Final Thoughts
The WPL 2027 retention process has given all five franchises their core squads, but there is still plenty to be decided at the auction.
With 27 slots available, seven overseas slots and ₹8.15 crore in total salary-cap space, the October 28 auction will determine the final pieces of the WPL 2027 squads.
UP Warriorz enter with the largest remaining amount at ₹3.65 crore, while Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz have the highest number of vacant slots at seven each.
The auction in Kochi will reveal which players fill those remaining positions and how the five squads take shape ahead of the 2027 season.
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