Overview
- The tournament runs from January 9 to February 5, opening with Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Navi Mumbai and culminating with the final in Vadodara.
- Matches are split between DY Patil Stadium for the first 11 fixtures and the Baroda Cricket Association/Kotambi Stadium for the remaining games, including the Eliminator and final.
- Star Sports will televise every match, with live streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
- Leadership reshuffles headline squad updates, with Jemimah Rodrigues captaining Delhi Capitals and Meg Lanning taking charge of UP Warriorz.
- Late overseas withdrawals prompted changes: Sayali Satghare replaces Ellyse Perry, Alana King comes in for Annabel Sutherland, and Charli Knott replaces Tara Norris, as coaches and ex-players cast the league as vital World Cup preparation and Mumbai Indians return as defending two-time champions.