Where is the IPL players’ auction today, and when does it begin?
Abu Dhabi: The players’ mini auction for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) will be held today at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, starting at 2:30 PM.
As per the original schedule, bids were to be called for 350 players. However, with the BCCI adding 19 more names, a total of 369 players will now go under the hammer. Several franchises are expected to engage in intense bidding wars for a handful of in-demand players.
Notably, franchises will be keenly contesting for the likes of Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer, Liam Livingstone, along with several promising young Indian players.
Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will enter the auction with the largest remaining purse of ₹64.30 crore.
Squad Requirements by Team
Chennai Super Kings: 9 players (4 overseas)
Gujarat Titans: 5 players (4 overseas)
Delhi Capitals: 8 players (5 overseas)
Mumbai Indians: 5 players (1 overseas)
Kolkata Knight Riders: 13 players (6 overseas)
Lucknow Super Giants: 6 players (4 overseas)
Punjab Kings: 4 players (2 overseas)
Rajasthan Royals: 9 players (1 overseas)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 8 players (2 overseas)
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 10 players (2 overseas)
Remaining Auction Purse by Team
Kolkata Knight Riders: ₹64.30 crore
Chennai Super Kings: ₹43.40 crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad: ₹25.50 crore
Lucknow Super Giants: ₹22.95 crore
Delhi Capitals: ₹21.80 crore
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: ₹16.40 crore
Rajasthan Royals: ₹16.05 crore
Gujarat Titans: ₹12.90 crore
Punjab Kings: ₹11.50 crore
Mumbai Indians: ₹2.75 crore