With the much-awaited IPL auction 2026 just around the corner, here's a detailed breakdown of everything that matters - the IPL auction 2026 dates, the rules, the IPL auction 2026 players' list, the team purse and other details.
IPL Auction 2026 dateDecember 16, 2025Auction TypeMini auctionTime02:30 PM ISTVenueEtihad Arena, Abu DhabiHighest PurseKolkata Knight Riders (INR 64.3 crore)Lowest PurseMumbai Indians (INR 2.75 crore)Total players shortlisted350Total slots available77Overseas slots available31
The cricketing world is eagerly waiting for yet another edition of the IPL auction. Unlike the last auction which was a mega one, the upcoming IPL auction 2026 will be a mini auction. However, the reduced scale has not dented the anticipation.
The fans across the globe are once again waiting for the IPL mini auction with the same energy and are gearing up to witness another round of intense bidding wars for some of the most sought-after cricketers in the world.
RCB (Credits: X)Unlike the mega auction, the mini auction is used by the teams not as a rebuild but a correction window. Teams usually use the mini auction to fix what went wrong in the previous season or to further bolster their already settled squads. Time and again, the mini auction has sprung numerous surprises and the upcoming auction also promises to be an exciting one as players from around the world will be up for grabs.
IPL Auction 2026 date, time and venue:
The highly-awaited auction is scheduled to take place on 16 December 2025. The venue for the auction is Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
This will be the third year in a row that the IPL auction is being held outside India. In 2024, the auction was held in Dubai before the event took place in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah in 2025.
The auction this year will be a one-day affair and is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM IST.
IPL Auction 2026 dateDecember 16, 2025Auction TypeMini auctionTime02:30 PM ISTVenueEtihad Arena, Abu DhabiIPL Auction 2026 Rules Explained:
Maximum Squad Size Rules
A team can have a maximum of 25 players in their squad. At the same time, a team cannot have less than 18 players on its roster.
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