WPL 2026 Auction Rules Explained!

Each franchise can build a squad of up to 18 players, and there are 73 total slots available this year, including 23 for overseas players.

A key change for 2026 is the introduction of Right to Match (RTM) cards. Based on their retentions, teams can use up to five RTMs to bring back a player from their 2025 squad by matching the highest bid.

Franchises that retained fewer players now walk in with bigger purses and more RTM flexibility, which could give them a tactical edge in today’s mega auction.