Franchises are asked to submit their release and retention lists by November 15.
For all those having just one question in their mind about the Indian Premier League (IPL) – When is IPL 2026 auction – can now breathe a sigh of relief! The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have released the date for the IPL, 2026 mini auction, as franchises set to brace themselves for the player trade extravaganza.
IPL 2026 Auction Date: December 16, 2025
IPL 2026 Auction Venue: Abu Dhabi
IPL 2026 Auction Start Time: Yet to be confirmed
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This auction marks the third consecutive time that the IPL auction will be held outside India.
The BCCI mentioned that they had to take the step yet again due to logistical limitations and other factors. Dubai hosted the auction in 2023, which was then followed by Jeddah and Saudi Arabia in 2024.
Since it is a mini auction, it is scheduled for just one day. Each franchise would aim to fill the loopholes in their squad after naming their release and retention lists on November 15.
Teams like the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have already set the ball rolling with one of the biggest trades to ever go through in the history of the IPL. The five-time champions have traded all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran in exchange for Sanju Samson, who would be very helpful behind the wickets after MS Dhoni calls time on his IPL career.
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