Archive · 16 Dec 2025
KKR and CSK Prepare for IPL 2026 Auction
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are getting ready for the IPL 2026 auction.
KKR had a bad season in 2025 and finished eighth, so they want to make big changes.
They have the most money to spend in the auction.
CSK also had a bad season and finished last.
They have the second highest budget and want to buy new players to make their team stronger.
The auction will be on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
Both teams are looking to buy the best players to do well in the next IPL season.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be the most active team in the 2026 IPL auction due to their poor performance in 2025.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have the second highest purse of ₹43.40 crore for the auction after finishing last in 2025.
CSK have already made significant changes, acquiring Sanju Samson and releasing players like Ravindra Jadeja and Devon Conway.
KKR aims to make radical changes to their squad to improve their performance in the upcoming season.
The IPL 2026 auction will take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, with a combined purse of ₹237.55 crore for all teams.
- Who
- Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings
- What
- Preparing for the IPL 2026 auction
- When
- December 16, 2026
- Where
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Why
- To improve their squads after poor performances in 2025
- Teams
- Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings
- Year
- 2026
- League
- Indian Premier League (IPL)
- Auction Date
- December 16, 2026
- Auction Location
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- KKR's 2025 Season Finish
- Eighth in the table
- CSK's 2025 Season Finish
- Rock bottom
- KKR's Purse
- Highest
- CSK's Purse
- ₹43.40 crore (second highest)
Sources
KKR Squad 2026 IPL Auction: Full List Of Players Bought By Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL 2026 Auction: A look at the top 5 most expensive buys in league history
IPL 2026 Auction: 5 Players Chennai Super Kings Should Target Ft Cameron Green
Cameron Green To KKR, Matheesha Pathirana Back In CSK: One Key Target For All 10 Teams In IPL 2026 Auction
IPL Auction 2026: With the biggest purse, KKR can land all their targets
IPL 2026 auction: Check full list of retained players, slots available and purse left for each franchise
