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.

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.

The auction action has been quite exciting so far, with Cameron Green becoming the most expensive overseas player ever, and Matheesha Pathirana earning INR 18 crore. Venkatesh Iyer has also moved to RCB. The uncapped Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma have also earned over 10 crore each.

Also readIPL 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: Most expensive bids so far

1. Cam Green (INR 25.2 Crore to KKR)
2. Matheesha Pathirana (INR 18 Crore to KKR)
3. Prashant Veer (CSK) and Kartik Sharma(CSK) – (INR 14.2 Crore)

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

3 months ago

Hooda scored a fifty in the SMAT today, but it didn't matter

He might come back later 

3 months ago

Deepak Hooda - Unsold

3 months ago

Venkatesh Iyer - Royal Challengers Bengaluru (700L)

3 months ago

KKR have backed out

Going to RCB? Any other bidders?

3 months ago

RCB seem to be prompt with their bids

KKR have been deliberating keenly. Will the bids go past INR 7 Cr?

3 months ago

Deliberations are on in the KKR camp

Nayar getting inputs from Tim Southee and Venky Mysore

3 months ago

RCB bid 5 crore for Venkatesh

3 months ago

KKR are in now!

Back to buy their star all-rounder. Can they stave off competition from RCB?

3 months ago

RCB have made their way in now

GT have backed out

3 months ago

LSG almost had Venkatesh Iyer, before GT came in

Surely he will go for much more?

3 months ago

Wanindu Hasaranga - Lucknow Super Giants (200L)

3 months ago

Wiaan Mulder - Unsold

3 months ago

Liam Livingstone - Unsold

3 months ago

Rachin Ravindra - Unsold

3 months ago

Gus Atkinson - Unsold

3 months ago

Set 2 players:

Gus Atkinson
Wanindu Hasaranga
Deepak Hooda
Venkatesh Iyer
Liam Livingstone
Wiaan Mulder
Rachin Ravindra

3 months ago

Sarfaraz Khan - Unsold

3 months ago

Cameron Green - Kolkata Knight Riders (2520L)

3 months ago

CSK raise the Green bid to 25 crore!

3 months ago

The 20 crore bid for Green comes from KKR!

3 months ago

15 crore bid for Green, from Chennai Super Kings

3 months ago

Green bid touches 10 crore, from Kolkata Knight Riders

3 months ago

Rajasthan Royals bid 5 crore for Cameron Green

3 months ago

Devon Conway - Unsold

3 months ago

Prithvi Shaw - Unsold

3 months ago

David Miller - Delhi Capitals (200L)

3 months ago

Jake Fraser-McGurk - Unsold

3 months ago

Set 1 players:

Devon Conway
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Cameron Green
Sarfaraz Khan
David Miller
Prithvi Shaw

3 months ago

The auction is about to get underway

3 months ago

Sarfaraz Khan hits 73 off 22 just before the auction

Could it play a big role in how much he ends up getting?

3 months ago

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. 

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago
IPL 2026 auction: Five Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy standouts who could land a big payday

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.

3 months ago
IPL 2026 auction – who needs what? The missing links for each team

Prime yourself up for the auction with this comprehensive analysis of the gaps each team would be looking to fill today.

3 months ago

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!

3 months ago

Kolkata Knight Riders have the biggest purse

They come in to the auction with a budget of INR 64.30 crore

3 months ago

The auction will begin at 1pm local time

TeamFunds Remaining
CSK₹43,40,00,000
DC₹21,80,00,000
GT₹12,90,00,000
KKR₹64,30,00,000
LSG₹22,95,00,000
MI₹2,75,00,000
PBKS₹11,50,00,000
RR₹16,05,00,000
RCB₹16,40,00,000
SRH₹25,50,00,000
That is 2.30pm IST

3 months ago

Welcome to the live coverage of the IPL 2026 auction

Follow all the updates from the mini-auction live here