A Women’s Premier League (WPL) franchise can retain up to five players either through direct retention or by using the Right to Match (RTM) option at the 2026 mega auction, scheduled for November 27.
Here’s an explainer on all you need to know about the new player regulations ahead of the mega auction:
How many players can a team retain for the WPL 2026 season?
A team is permitted to retain five players from its current squad, either through direct retention or by utilising the Right to Match (RTM).
As per the rules, a franchise can retain up to three capped Indian players, and no more than two overseas players.The minimum and maximum no. of players in a squad will be 15 and 18, respectively, which will include not more than six foreigners.
How many RTMs are available with a team for WPL 2026 auction?
A team can use a maximum of five Right to Match (RTM) cards, but the exact number will depend on how many players the team retains before the auction. For instance, if a franchise retains two players, it will have three RTMs available during the mega auction.
Who is an uncapped player in WPL 2026 auction?
A player who has not debuted for their national team is classified as an uncapped player. This also means that players who have represented the ‘A’ team against international sides will fall under the uncapped category.
What are the retention slabs for WPL 2026 auction?
The auction purse, fixed at Rs. 15 crore, has different slabs: Rs. 3.5 crore for Player 1, Rs. 2.5 crore for Player 2, Rs. 1.75 crore for Player 3, Rs. 1 crore for Player 4 and Rs.
50 lakhs for Player 5.Will there be Impact Player rule in WPL 2026?
No, the Impact Player rule will not be included in the WPL 2026 season. The player substitution system used in the Indian Premier League has never featured in the WPL so far.
Published on Nov 27, 2025
