IPL 2026 auction to take place in December 2025 - Reports

IPL 2026 will see a mini auction before the tournament.

The dates and venue for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction have reportedly been finalized, the Times of India stated. The tournament’s two prior auctions were held in Dubai in 2023, and the 2024 mega auction was held in Jeddah. Although an official decision has not yet been made, the mini-auction may take place in India this time.

On November 15, the second day of the first test match between South Africa and India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the IPL franchises must submit their list of released and retained players. In the meantime, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction is scheduled for November 27 in Delhi. Since the first auction held prior to the league’s inaugural season, this will be the WPL’s first major auction.

IPL 2026 auction is likely in December; it might be held in India

The Times of India has reported that IPL 2026 auction, which will be a mini auction, will be held on December 15 and is likely to be held in India itself.

Although there is no official word on the trade, rumors about Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja’s potential metamorphosis for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have generated debate. The Royals are reportedly eager to sign Dewald Brevis in addition to Jadeja.

On the other hand, the focus is currently on the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2026) auction, and the five franchises have revealed their retentions and releases.

Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues were retained by their franchises, Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC), respectively. However, UP Warriorz surprised everyone by retaining only one player and letting go of Deepti Sharma, who was the Player of the Tournament in India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 win, and Australia captain Alyssa Healy.

Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney, two Australian legends, have been retained by the Gujarat Giants, while Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, and Shreyanka Patil have been retained by the Bengaluru team.

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