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The IPL 2026 auction is reaching its full intensity as the retention and released players list has been finalized. The BCCI has confirmed December 16 as the mini-auction date which will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Over 1,300 players have registered their name in the auction. A number of franchises will enter the auction with huge purses, which makes sure that fans can expect heavy bidding from start to finish of the auction.
According to Cricbuzz, out of the 1,355 players list-1,062 are Indian players, 293 overseas, 212 capped internationals, 1,121 uncapped players and 22 associate-nation players. Some of the most known names in Indian cricket such as Mayank Agarwal, Deepak Hooda, Rahul Chahar, Prithvi Shaw, Umesh Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi amongst others have also entered the auction.
Team-wise purse remaining for IPL 2026 auction
Chennai Super Kings: Rs. 43.40 crore
Mumbai Indians: Rs. 2.75 crore
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rs. 16.40 crore
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rs. 64.30 crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Rs. 25.50 crore
Gujarat Titans: Rs. 12.90 crore
Rajasthan Royals: Rs. 16.05 crore
Delhi Capitals: Rs. 21.80 crore
Lucknow Super Giants: Rs. 22.95 crore
Punjab Kings: Rs. 11.50 crore
When will IPL 2026 auction take place?
The auction before the 19th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) will take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
Which TV channels will live telecast IPL 2026 auction in India?
Star Sports Networks will live telecast IPL 2026 mini auction in India from afternoon onwards.
How fans can watch live streaming of IPL 2026 mini auction?
Cricket fans can watch the live streaming of IPL 2026 auction on JioHotstar app and website
IPL 2026 auction: Players with base price of 2 crore
Ravi Bishnoi, Venkatesh Iyer, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Mustafizur Rahman, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Tom Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Daryll Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Rachin Ravindra, Gerald Coetzee, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Rilee Roussouw, Dan Lawrence, Liam Livingstone, Tymal Mills, Jamie Smith, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Tabraiz Shamsi, David Wiese, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mateesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Naveen ul Haq, Sean Abott, Ashton Agar, Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Steve Smith.
10 FAQs on IPL 2026 Auction
1. What is the expected date for the IPL 2026 Auction?
The IPL 2026 Auction is likely to take place in mid-December 2025, though the BCCI will announce the official date closer to the event.
2. Which city will host the IPL 2026 Auction?
The final venue isn’t confirmed yet, but the auction will most likely be held in Mumbai or Bengaluru, as these cities frequently host major IPL events.
3. How can viewers watch the IPL 2026 Auction live?
Fans can stream the IPL 2026 Auction live on JioCinema for free, while Star Sports will broadcast the event on television in multiple languages.
4. What is the total budget (purse) allotted to each franchise for IPL 2026?
Teams are expected to receive an updated purse of around ₹100–110 crore, with final figures dependent on BCCI’s auction guidelines for 2026.
5. How much purse balance will each team have for the IPL 2026 Auction?
The remaining purse for each franchise will only be known after teams release and retain players, which usually happens in November 2025.
6. Is IPL 2026 going to be a mega auction?
Yes, IPL 2026 is expected to be a mega auction, as the last big auction took place in 2022 and the four-year cycle ends in 2026.
7. What are the retention rules for IPL 2026?
The BCCI is expected to allow franchises to retain three to four players, along with one or two RTM (Right to Match) cards. Official rules will be confirmed later in 2025.
8. Which players could attract the highest bids in the 2026 auction?
Potential top picks for 2026 include stars like Rinku Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, and possibly Rashid Khan if he enters the auction pool.
9. How many overseas players can teams buy for IPL 2026?
Each franchise can acquire up to eight overseas players, although only four can feature in the starting XI. Any new rule changes will be announced by the BCCI.
10. Where can fans get live updates on squads, purse remaining, and bids?
Real-time updates will be available on JioCinema, Star Sports, the official IPL website, and sports platforms like Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.