<p>New Delhi: The third edition of the Women's Premier League will begin on February 14 and for the first the WPL will be played across four cities — Baroda, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Lucknow, the BCCI announced on Thursday while releasing the full schedule.</p><p>The WPL 2025 will kick start at the newly built BCA Stadium in Baroda, where the Gujarat Giants will square off against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.</p><p>Both Baroda and Lucknow are hosting the league for the first time, while Mumbai made a return to the host stadium's list.</p>.WPL: Uncapped flavour at a jaded auction.<p>In 2024, the WPL was held across Bengaluru and New Delhi.</p><p>The Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai will host the final on March 15.</p><p>"The reigning champions RCB will have their first home game on February 21 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium when they face former title holders Mumbai Indians," the BCCI said in a statement.</p>.WPL Auction 2025: Auctions with a 'mini' feel to it.<p>Lucknow, who is hosting the league for the first time, will see home team UP Warriorz playing four matches from March 3.</p><p>"The final leg of the tournament will unfold in Mumbai, with the iconic Cricket Club of India (CCI) hosting the last two league matches and the two high-stakes Playoff games — Eliminator (March 13) and Final," the release said.</p><p>The table-toppers will earn a direct berth in the final, while the second and third-placed teams will clash in Eliminator, for a chance to compete in the final.</p><p>Continuing the format from the previous season, all matches in the third edition will be single-headers. </p>
<p>New Delhi: The third edition of the Women's Premier League will begin on February 14 and for the first the WPL will be played across four cities — Baroda, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Lucknow, the BCCI announced on Thursday while releasing the full schedule.</p><p>The WPL 2025 will kick start at the newly built BCA Stadium in Baroda, where the Gujarat Giants will square off against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.</p><p>Both Baroda and Lucknow are hosting the league for the first time, while Mumbai made a return to the host stadium's list.</p>.WPL: Uncapped flavour at a jaded auction.<p>In 2024, the WPL was held across Bengaluru and New Delhi.</p><p>The Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai will host the final on March 15.</p><p>"The reigning champions RCB will have their first home game on February 21 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium when they face former title holders Mumbai Indians," the BCCI said in a statement.</p>.WPL Auction 2025: Auctions with a 'mini' feel to it.<p>Lucknow, who is hosting the league for the first time, will see home team UP Warriorz playing four matches from March 3.</p><p>"The final leg of the tournament will unfold in Mumbai, with the iconic Cricket Club of India (CCI) hosting the last two league matches and the two high-stakes Playoff games — Eliminator (March 13) and Final," the release said.</p><p>The table-toppers will earn a direct berth in the final, while the second and third-placed teams will clash in Eliminator, for a chance to compete in the final.</p><p>Continuing the format from the previous season, all matches in the third edition will be single-headers. </p>