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IPL 2026 Auction: Schedule, date, time, rules, players list and live streaming telecast

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October 10, 2025 11:36 pm
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The IPL 2026 mini-auction is all set to take place later at the end of the year and cricket fans are already buzzing with excitement, find out all the details below about the date, time and format

Following the announcement of the mini-auction, teams are already in trade mode by offloading, swapping, and strategizing to create a perfect squad balance.

IPL 2026 Auction: Schedule, date, time, rules, format players list and live streaming telecast

While the upcoming auction may be smaller in scale, it still carries huge weight for franchises that are looking to fine-tune their rosters.

IPL 2026 mini auction date and venue

The IPL 2026 mini-auction is expected to take place on 15th December 2025 in Mumbai, but the BCCI has yet to confirm it officially. As of now, Mumbai remains the preferred venue due to its IPL legacy and logistics, while Delhi is a viable backup. The auction will be a one-day event, and it will mark the start of squad reshuffles.

The auction is expected to be held in the December 13–15 window with teams required to submit the retained players list by 15 Novermber, 2025. The auction will be live streamed on Jio Hotstar. The IPL 2025 auction began at 3:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) but the 2026 date and time is yet to be revealed.

CSK is likely to release Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Sam Curran, and Devon Conway with Ashwin having already retired.

Mohammed Shami, Glenn Maxwell, David Miller, T Natarajan, and Wanindu Hasaranga could also be released by their IPL 2025 franchises.

IPL 2026 auction rules and format

This year’s auction will follow the same mini-auction format, but it will include key updates in retention and spending rules. Franchises can now retain or use their RTM (Right to Match) cards for up to six players, with a cap of five capped players (Indian or overseas) and two uncapped ones. Teams can use the RTM cards to reclaim released players by matching the highest bid placed by another franchise. This year, the BCCI has increased the salary cap to ₹151 crore per franchise. Players will also receive an additional ₹7.5 lakh match fee per game, which will help boost their overall earnings.

Released Players List

Teams have so far already released several big names, including the following:

  • Faf du Plessis (DC)
  • Ravichandran Ashwin (CSK)
  • Rashid Khan (GT)
  • Quinton de Kock (KKR)
  • David Miller (LSG)
  • Glenn Maxwell (PBKS)
  • Marcus Stoinis (PBKS)
  • Ishan Kishan (SRH)

IPL 2026 auction players list

As of now, given below are some of the confirmed and probable players for the upcoming mini-auction separated into different groups:

Top Players

  • Sanju Samson
  • KL Rahul
  • Venkatesh Iyer
  • Shardul Thakur
  • Devdutt Padikkal

Emerging Indian Players

  • Ashutosh Sharma
  • Robin Minz
  • Manoj Bhandage

Overseas Players

  • Sam Curran
  • Cameron Green
  • Ben Stokes
  • Ben Duckett

IPL 2026 auction players to watch

Meanwhile, teams looking to add new additions to their squads can watch out for underrated domestic names like Prithvi Shaw, Sairaj Patil, and Akshat Raghuwanshi. Meanwhile, some of the top overseas options include Jacob Duffy, Matthew Short, and Jordan Cox.

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