Archive · 16 Dec 2025
IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players Up for Bids
The IPL 2026 auction is happening in Abu Dhabi on December 16, 2025.
Over 350 players, including big names and many young talents, will be available.
Teams like Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have a lot of money to spend and are looking to fill important spots in their teams.
CSK wants to get back to the playoffs, and KKR is rebuilding their team.
The auction starts at 02:30 PM IST, and all teams are ready to bid for the best players.
The IPL 2026 auction will take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16, 2025, at 02:30 PM IST.
Over 350 players, including 240 Indian and 110 overseas cricketers, will be available for bidding.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have the second-biggest purse (Rs 43.4 crore) and 9 slots to fill, including 4 overseas spots.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have the largest purse (Rs 64.3 crore) and 13 slots to fill, including 6 overseas spots.
Teams are targeting key players like Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone, and Venkatesh Iyer to fill crucial gaps in their squads.
- Who
- IPL teams, including Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- What
- IPL 2026 mini-auction to fill 77 slots across all teams
- When
- December 16, 2025
- Where
- Abu Dhabi
- Why
- To bolster squads for the upcoming IPL season starting in March 2026
- Auction Date
- December 16, 2025
- Auction Location
- Abu Dhabi
- Number of Players
- 350
- Indian Players
- 240
- Overseas Players
- 110
- Uncapped Indian Players
- 224
- Uncapped Overseas Players
- 14
- Total Slots Available
- 77
- Overseas Slots
- 31
- Highest Reserve Price
- Rs 2 crore
- CSK Remaining Purse
- Rs 43.4 crore
- CSK Remaining Slots
- 9 (4 overseas)
- KKR Remaining Purse
- Rs 64.3 crore
- KKR Remaining Slots
- 13 (6 overseas)
Sources
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