Archive · 25 Nov 2025
WPL 2026 Auction: Teams, Players, and Details
The WPL 2026 auction is happening soon, where teams will pick new players to join their squads.
There are 277 players trying out, including many from India and other countries.
Teams have different amounts of money to spend and some spots already filled with players they kept.
The auction will be on TV and online for everyone to watch.
It's a big event where teams try to get the best players to win games.
The WPL 2026 auction is scheduled for November 27, 2026, in New Delhi.
277 players, including 194 Indians and 83 overseas, are registered for 73 available slots.
Teams have a salary cap of ₹15 crore, with varying amounts spent and remaining.
Five teams have retained a total of 16 players ahead of the auction.
The auction will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar.
- Who
- Five WPL teams (Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Giants, UP Warriorz) and 277 registered players
- What
- WPL 2026 mega auction to fill 73 vacant slots in teams
- When
- November 27, 2026, starting at 3:30 PM
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Teams are looking to revamp their squads ahead of the new season
- Auction Date
- November 27, 2026
- Auction Location
- New Delhi
- Total Players Registered
- 277
- Indian Players
- 194 (52 capped, 142 uncapped)
- Overseas Players
- 83 (66 capped, 17 uncapped)
- Available Slots
- 73 (50 for Indian, 23 for overseas)
- Highest Base Price Bracket
- ₹50 lakh (19 players)
- Salary Cap per Team
- ₹15 crore
Sources
WPL 2026 auction Live Streaming: When & where to watch bidding war live on TV & online, salary purse & available slots
WPL 2026 Auction: Retained Players, Registered Players, Auction Purse, RTM- All You Need To Know
WPL 2026 auction: Deepti Sharma to land hefty deal during bidding war in New Delhi; former cricketers explain why
