Overview
- Reports point to a start between January 6 and January 8, with a compact 22-match schedule finishing by early February.
- The same five franchises return for the fourth edition: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and UP Warriorz.
- Mumbai Indians enter as defending champions under Harmanpreet Kaur after winning the 2025 title.
- Venue allocation remains pending as the BCCI weighs expanding the host-city list beyond the 2025 lineup.
- Player-auction specifics, including date, size, and salary cap, have not been announced, with a potential mega-auction discussed in reports but not confirmed.