The date of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is almost certain. According to media reports, the auction is likely to be held between December 13 and 15. This information was given by the franchise officials after discussions with the BCCI. However, the IPL Governing Council has not yet formally announced the timetable. According to media reports, no official information has been received about where the auction will take place. The auctions of the last two seasons of IPL were held on foreign soil. In 2023, the auction was held in Dubai and in 2024 in Jeddah.
According to media sources, a mini auction may be held in India this time. However, a firm decision has not been taken on this issue yet. The last date for retention is November 15. All IPL franchises will have to submit the names of players they do not want to release to the BCCI by November 15. There is currently no possibility of any major changes in any team other than Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Both the teams were at the bottom of the points table in the 2024 season.
According to the report, the names of Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Sam Curran, Devon Conway may be included in the release list of Chennai Super Kings. CSK, which has been a five-time IPL champion, has an increased budget of Rs 9.75 crore with the retirement of R. Ashwin.
Sanju Samson will be included in the release list of Rajasthan Royals. If the franchise is not successful in trading for the captain, it can release Wanindu Hasranga, Mahish Tishna. The plan could see major changes with Kumar Sangakkara returning as head coach.
T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav, David Miller and others are all looking for a new franchise, though no official announcement has been made yet. Venkatesh Iyer was the third most expensive player in the last auction, bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 23.75 crore. Moreover, based on discussions between the franchises, Cameron Green could be the most talked about player in the auction. The Kangaroo all-rounder could not participate in the last auction due to injury. He could be bid high.
