IPL 2026 Mini Auction Details: Date, Time, Purse, Live Streaming Info
IPL 2026 mini auction set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi with 10 teams bidding for 77 slots from Rs 237.55 crore purse.
The much-anticipated IPL 2026 mini auction is set to take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, marking a crucial phase in franchise preparations ahead of the next season. Ten IPL teams will compete to fill 77 available player slots, with a combined spending power of ₹237.55 crore. The upcoming IPL season is expected to be held in February–March 2026.
Kolkata Knight Riders will enter the auction with the highest available purse of ₹64.3 crore and 13 slots to fill, giving them a significant advantage. Chennai Super Kings also possess a strong budget of ₹43.4 crore, while Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants are expected to make strategic investments to strengthen their squads.
Several marquee names are expected to dominate the bidding process, with Australian all-rounder Cameron Green tipped to attract the highest bid. Indian stars Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi, along with England’s Liam Livingstone, are also likely to generate intense competition among franchises looking for proven match-winners.
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The IPL 2026 mini auction will begin at 2:30 PM IST on Tuesday, December 16, and will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also catch the live streaming of the auction on the JioHotstar app and website, ensuring wide digital access to the high-stakes event.
In terms of remaining budgets, Chennai Super Kings have ₹43.4 crore for nine slots, Sunrisers Hyderabad ₹25.5 crore for ten slots, and Mumbai Indians the smallest purse at ₹2.75 crore for five slots. With smart bidding expected to shape the balance of power, the mini auction could prove decisive in defining team fortunes for IPL 2026.
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