IPL Auction 2026 Date and Time: The IPL 2026 auction is all set to take place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday afternoon. 359 players have been shortlisted to go under the hammer with a total of 77 available slots to fill, which include 31 for overseas players.
Going by the initial trend, Cameroon Green is anticipated to be the most sought, with an intense bidding war expected to rope in the Australian. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who have the biggest purse available (Rs 64.30 crore), have the advantage but there's a catch too. The franchise also need to fill in the most vacancies among all ten franchises, with 13 slots to fill.
Among the 359 shortlisted, 40 players have listed themselves at the maximum base price of Rs 2 crore, with Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi the only Indians in that list. KKR had splurged Rs 23.75 crore for Iyer at the last auction but it turned out to be an absolute waste. The all-rounder failed to live up to the hefty price tag and was even dropped from the playing XI midway during the tournament.
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As we approach towards yet another auction, here is everything you need to about IPL 2026 auction...
When is the IPL 2026 auction?
The IPL 2026 auction takes place on Tuesday, December 16.
When will the IPL 2026 auction start?
The IPL 2026 auction begins from 2:30 PM IST
Where is the IPL 2026 auction taking place?
The IPL 2026 auction takes place in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Where to watch the IPL 2026 auction on TV?
The live telecast of the IPL 2026 auction will be on Star Sports Network.
Where can I catch the live streaming of IPL 2026 auction?
The live streaming of IPL 2026 auction will be available on JioHotstar app and website.
What is the remaining purse value of all ten franchises, and how many slots they need to fill at the IPL 2026 auction?
Kolkata Knight Riders - Rs 64.3 crore (13 spots to fill), Chennai Super Kings - Rs 43.4 crore (9), Sunrisers Hyderabad - Rs 25.5 crore (10), Lucknow Super Giants - Rs 22.95 crore (6), Delhi Capitals - Rs 21.8 crore (8), Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Rs 16.4 crore (8), Rajasthan Royals - Rs 16.05 crore (9), Gujarat Titans - Rs 12.9 crore (5), Punjab Kings - Rs 11.5 crore (4), Mumbai Indians - Rs 2.75 crore (5)
