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BCCI Seals Rs 48-Crore Partner Slate for WPL 2026–27 as ChatGPT and Kingfisher Join

The timing sets up Thursday’s New Delhi player auction, televised by Star Sports with streaming on JioHotstar.

Overview

  • The BCCI confirmed new commercial agreements worth Rs 48 crore covering the 2026 and 2027 WPL seasons.
  • ChatGPT and Kingfisher Packaged Drinking Water join as Premier Partners, with Sintex and Herbalife continuing in that category.
  • TATA remains the Title Partner, CEAT continues as Strategic Time-Out Partner, and Bisleri is named Beverage Partner.
  • The WPL 2026 player auction is scheduled for November 27 in New Delhi at 3:30 PM IST, with TV on Star Sports and live streaming on JioHotstar.
  • The tournament window is reported as January 7 to February 3, 2026, and BCCI leaders say the partner mix underscores the league’s growing appeal and focus on fan experience.