WPL 2026 Player Retentions Live: When and Where to Watch, Star Sports Telecast, Hotstar Streaming Info
After a landmark Women’s ODI World Cup in 2025, the focus now shifts to franchise cricket. The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 retention event is set to reveal which stars stay and which ones will go under the hammer ahead of the November 27 auction. Here’s everything you need to know.
Q: When will the WPL 2026 retention event take place?
The official retention lists are set to be revealed on November 6, Thursday.
Q: Where can fans watch the WPL 2026 retentions live?
The WPL 2026 retention show will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network after the fourth India vs Australia T20I.
Q: How much can each team spend in the auction?
Each franchise will have a purse of Rs. 15 crore. The retention deductions will vary depending on how many players are retained — from Rs 3.5 crore for one player up to Rs. 9.25 crore for five.
Q: What are the retention slabs?
Retention slabs are as follows:
Player 1 – Rs 3.5 cr
Player 2 – Rs 2.5 cr
Player 3 – Rs 1.75 cr
Player 4 – Rs 1 cr
Player 5 – Rs 50 lakh
Note: A team going with 5 retentions will have 0 RTMs, a team with no retentions will have 5 RTMs.
Published on Nov 06, 2025
