The final bids for RR are scheduled for the first week of March. While no specific date has been fixed for RCB, bidders have been told the process will conclude in February
Smriti and Voll's 150+ run stand helped RCB absorb all the pressure and come out as the champions on the night.
Check the WPL 2026 prize money list for the winners, runner-ups and other individual awards here.
DC will be hoping Jemimah Rodrigues' return to form can propel them to victory and a first WPL title.
The match is a straight rematch of the 2024 edition final, where RCB beat DC to win their first and only WPL title
RCB and DC have played just two matches against each other at Kotambi Stadium, with both teams securing one win each
As part of the association, Sun Pharma's logo will feature on the front of RCB's playing jersey, the official green kit and training apparel
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Wednesday said it has partnered with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as principal sponsor and health partner for a three-year period starting with the 2026 season. The partnership marks the Mumbai-based drug major's first-ever foray into cricket sponsorship, signaling a significant milestone in its corporate brand journey, the company said in a statement. "RCB and Sun Pharma are both leaders in their respective domains, and this collaboration reflects our shared values of consistency, passion and innovation," Sun Pharma Managing Director Kirti Ganorkar said. Through this partnership, Sun Pharma aims to strengthen its corporate brand connect with people across India by bringing them closer to the company they rely on every day medicines, he added. "Sun Pharma joining us as our Principal Sponsor strengthens this commitment, bringing together two brands focused on impact and innovation," Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) COO Rajesh Menon said.
Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked their place in the final directly after finishing at the top of the WPL 2026 points table
Commenting on the partnership, Co-founder and India President of Nothing, said Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title-winning campaign in 2025 was a source of inspiration
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who finished the group stage as points table leaders, will play the WPL 2026 final directly
2024 WPL champions RCB are still the only team to have already booked their place in the WPL 2026 playoffs
Grace Harris (65) and Smriti Mandhana (54*) steered RCB to the final of WPL 2026 with a 8-wicket win vs UPW on the night.
UPW will aim to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win against table-toppers RCB today
RCB, meanwhile, sit at the top of the table but are also dealing with a dip in form. After a strong five-match winning streak, they've suffered back-to-back defeats.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians Highlights: The defending champions, Mumbai Indians, with the win against Bengaluru today, have jumped back to number two spot in the points table
Georgi Voll (99 not out off 56 balls) and Sophie Devine (99 runs off 36 balls) held the joint highest individual score in the tournament record before Brunt's record-breaking century
MI will aim to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win against table-toppers RCB today
The live streaming of the RCB vs MI WPL 2026 match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
The WPL 2026 match between RCB and MI on Monday will be their first head-to-head encounter at this venue