The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has initiated the tender process for official partner rights ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. The board has invited bids from reputable entities for these rights to select new partners for WPL 2026.
Sports News: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has commenced the bidding process for the official partner rights of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. The BCCI has invited Requests for Quotation (RFQ) from distinguished entities for these rights. Furthermore, the WPL 2026 auction is likely to be held in Delhi.
Official Statement from BCCI
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia issued a statement on Tuesday, stating that the RFQ clearly outlines all terms and conditions related to bidding and its evaluation. He informed that a non-refundable fee of INR 1,00,000 (plus applicable GST) would be mandatory to obtain the RFQ document. Saikia also mentioned that the timeline for this process has already been established:
- Last date to purchase RFQ: November 12, 2025
- Last date to seek clarifications: November 14, 2025
- Last date to submit proposal documents: November 21, 2025
The BCCI aims to onboard prestigious and experienced partners for WPL 2026 to ensure the league's expansion and commercial success.
Auction Likely to be Held in Delhi
According to sources, the WPL 2026 auction is likely to be held between November 26 or 27. Although the BCCI has not yet formally notified the franchises, teams have been unofficially informed about the potential venue. Compared to last year, this time the auction process will be relatively more organized and faster, as the league comprises only 5 teams.
Each team is permitted to include a maximum of 18 players. Even if approximately 90 players are auctioned in total, the process is expected to be completed within a single day.
