Follow the IPL 2026 auction live blog here, with updates on every sold and unsold players, purse remaining and updated squads for each Indian Premier League team.
The mini-auction for IPL 2026 will see the ten teams filling their remaining slots ahead of the tournament next year. Each team retained their core going into the auction, with teams also undergoing trade deals to bolster their squads.
Also read – IPL 2026 auction, who needs what: The missing links for each team
It was also reported that the IPL 2026 will run from March 26 to May 31.
IPL 2026 mini-auction: All you need to know
When: December 16, 2025, 2.30pm IST start (1pm local time)
Where: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Players: 369 (19 new players added late)
Slots: 77 (31 overseas)
Squad size: 18 (minimum), 25 (maximum)
IPL 2026 auction: Full list of players registered for the bidding
IPL 2026 auction: Where to watch live
The auction will be streamed live on the Jio Hotstar app and website. It will also be telecast live on the Star Sports Network on TV.
The complete telecast details can be found here.
IPL 2026 auction: Live updates on players sold, unsold, purse remaining and full squads
Green bid touches 10 crore, from Kolkata Knight Riders
Rajasthan Royals bid 5 crore for Cameron Green
Devon Conway - Unsold
Prithvi Shaw - Unsold
David Miller - Delhi Capitals (200L)
Jake Fraser-McGurk - Unsold
Set 1 players:
Devon Conway
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Cameron Green
Sarfaraz Khan
David Miller
Prithvi Shaw
The auction is about to get underway
Sarfaraz Khan hits 73 off 22 just before the auction
Could it play a big role in how much he ends up getting?
When will the auction begin?
The a(u)ction is scheduled to start at 2:30 pm India time, which is about half an hour from now. Stay tuned as we bring the latest updates.
Which overseas stars could go unsold?
Every auction throws surprises in some form or the other. Here, we list down five big names who might not attract any bids at the IPL 2026 auction.
Uncapped players will be in demand as teams would look to fill gaps in their squads for specific roles. This list gives you 10 uncapped players which franchises might eye at the IPL 2026 auction.
Prime yourself up for the auction with this comprehensive analysis of the gaps each team would be looking to fill today.
Who will be the biggest buy?
The general consensus is that Cam Green could break the bank, even commanding a price in excess of INR 30 Cr. It remains to be seen whether this happens!
Kolkata Knight Riders have the biggest purse
They come in to the auction with a budget of INR 64.30 crore
The auction will begin at 1pm local time
Welcome to the live coverage of the IPL 2026 auction
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