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IPL 2026 auction [Source: @winsiva19941/X.com]
The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) mini auction is just around the corner and is set to take place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday afternoon. A total of 350 players have been shortlisted to go under the hammer, competing for 77 available slots, including 31 reserved for overseas players.
Among the shortlisted players, 40 have registered at the maximum base price of ₹2 crore, with Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi being the only Indian players in that elite bracket.
It is important to note that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will enter the IPL 2026 auction with a massive ₹64.3 crore purse, the highest among all franchises. At the other end of the spectrum, Mumbai Indians (MI) have just ₹2.75 crore remaining, the smallest purse of any team.
With high-profile names and intense bidding battles, here are all the important details you need to know about the mega event.
How many franchises are participating in IPL 2026 auction?
A total of 10 IPL franchises will participate in the 2026 auction, with KKR entering the auction with the largest remaining purse after releasing their core players.
What is the start time for the IPL 2026 auction?
The IPL 2026 auction is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM IST, which is 9:00 AM GMT.
Where will IPL 2026 auction take place?
The IPL 2026 mini-auction will take place in Abu Dhabi in UAE on December 16.
Which TV channels will telecast the IPL 2026 auction in India?
Fans in India can watch the IPL 2026 mini auction live on Star Sports Network channels.
Where can fans watch the IPL 2026 auction online?
Fans can watch the IPL 2026 auction online via live streaming on Jio Hotstar’s website and mobile app.
Full list of remaining purse and slots of all teams
| Team | Remaining Purse (Rs Crore) | Total Slots to Fill |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 64.3 | 13 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 43.4 | 9 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 25.5 | 10 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 22.95 | 6 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 21.8 | 8 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 16.4 | 8 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 16.05 | 9 |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 12.9 | 5 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 11.5 | 4 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 2.75 | 5 |
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