Editor’s Note
The IPL 2026 mini-auction, to be held in Abu Dhabi, will see over 350 players listed, with a maximum of 77 slots available. A select group of 40 players have registered at the highest base price of ₹2 crore. Follow our live coverage for all the latest updates and breaking news from the bidding.
The auction market for the IPL 2026 mini auction is set in Abu Dhabi. This time, the names of a little over 350 players will be up for auction. Out of these, the fate of a maximum of 77 players will be decided. The highest base price for the auction is 2 crore rupees, under which 40 players are registered.
Additionally, the most players, 277, are registered at the lowest base price of 30 lakh rupees. The KKR team will enter this auction with the largest purse of 64 crore 30 lakh rupees. KKR also has the most vacant slots, 13, and can buy 6 foreign players in them. The auction is being held outside India for the second consecutive time.
Information on all questions related to the live streaming of the IPL 2026 mini auction:-
When will the IPL 2026 mini auction be held?
The IPL 2026 mini auction will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Where will the IPL 2026 mini auction be held?
The IPL 2026 mini auction will be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
What time will the IPL 2026 mini auction start?
The IPL 2026 mini auction will start at 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time and at 1:00 PM local time.
Where can I watch the live broadcast of the IPL 2026 mini auction?
The live broadcast of the IPL 2026 mini auction will be on various channels of the Star Sports Network.
Where can I watch the live streaming of the IPL 2026 mini auction?
You can watch the live streaming of the IPL 2026 mini auction on the Jio Hotstar app.
