Two upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 matches in Navi Mumbai are set to be played without spectators due to security concerns arising from the local municipal corporation elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. Police authorities have informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that they will be unable to provide adequate security for the WPL games on the day of the elections due to the demands of election duties. Consequently, the matches on January 15 will be conducted behind closed doors. There is ongoing uncertainty regarding spectator access for matches scheduled on January 14 and January 16, with tickets currently unavailable for games on these dates as well. The affected matches include Delhi Capitals vs. UP Warriorz on January 14, Mumbai Indians vs. UP Warriorz on January 15, and Gujarat Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru on January 16. The WPL schedule was announced on November 29, 2025, prior to the public announcement of the election date on December 15, 2025. While the WPL committee was informed of the election timeline shortly after it was finalized, there has been no official public statement from the BCCI regarding the spectator ban, which may come as a surprise to fans. This situation contrasts with the strong attendance observed at earlier WPL matches. Tickets are available for the January 17 double-header, suggesting a return to normal spectator arrangements after the election period. Following the Navi Mumbai leg, the tournament is set to move to Vadodara, with no spectator restrictions indicated for matches there.