The 2026 IPL auction is all set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, with 10 franchises competing to fill 77 player slots under a combined spending cap of Rs 237.55 crore. The new season is slated to begin in late March 2026.
Biggest Purse Alert: Kolkata Knight Riders enter the IPL 2026 auction with the largest-ever mini-auction purse of Rs 64.3 crore, giving them a strong advantage in shaping the player market. Chennai Super Kings also has a substantial budget, ensuring competitive bidding for top talent.
Players to Watch: Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is expected to attract the highest bid in the IPL 2026 auction. Other sought-after players include Venkatesh Iyer, Liam Livingstone, and Ravi Bishnoi, while uncapped and emerging talent could spark intense bidding wars. Teams will aim to strategically strengthen their squads ahead of the season.
IPL 2026 Auction Schedule & Viewing:
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Abu Dhabi, UAE
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
Team Purse Details for IPL 2026 Auction:
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Rs 64.3 crore (13 spots)
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Rs 43.4 crore (9 spots)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Rs 25.5 crore (10 spots)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Rs 22.95 crore (6 spots)
- Delhi Capitals (DC) – Rs 21.8 crore (8 spots)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Rs 16.4 crore (8 spots)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Rs 16.05 crore (9 spots)
- Gujarat Titans (GT) – Rs 12.9 crore (5 spots)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Rs 11.5 crore (4 spots)
- Mumbai Indians (MI) – Rs 2.75 crore (5 spots)