A total of 359 players will be going under the hammer as all the ten franchises will be engaging in intense bidding wars.

The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Auction is fast approaching, and the build-up couldn’t be more electric. With the auction scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, franchises and fans alike are counting down to one of the most crucial events of the IPL calendar.

With player retentions now complete, teams have turned their focus to fine-tuning their squads for the upcoming season. Strategy rooms are buzzing with discussions as franchises analyse data, assess team combinations, and plan decisive moves to secure the right balance of experience and emerging talent.

From established international stars to promising domestic performers, the auction pool offers a rich mix of match-winners and future prospects. Competition for key players is expected to be fierce, with every bid potentially shaping a team’s fortunes for the season ahead.

For fans, the anticipation is at its peak. Questions are everywhere, Who will be the biggest signing? Which franchise will play the smartest hand at the table? The IPL 2026 Auction promises a night filled with high-stakes bidding, tactical masterstrokes, and unexpected twists. As always, emotions will run high, bidding wars will be intense, and the passion of the IPL faithful will be on full display.

IPL 2026 auction is all set to take place on Tuesday, December 16 in Abu Dhabi. A total of 350 players will be going under the hammer as all the ten franchises will be engaging in intense bidding wars. Many big names like Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer, Liam Livingstone are in the auction pool and are expected to fetch a whopping sum at the auction. Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be coming in with the biggest purse of Rs 64.3 crore. Ahead of the marquee event, here’s all you need to know about IPL 2026 mini auctions: