The IPL 2026 mini-auction is just a few days away. This will be a special occasion for cricket fans, as the 10 franchises will attempt to sign new players and strengthen their teams for the 2026 season.
Sports News: The Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction will be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16th, which is Tuesday. In this mini-auction for IPL 2026, 10 franchises will bid on players with a total purse of ₹237.55 crore. A total of 359 players will be up for auction, but the maximum of 10 franchises can only purchase 77 players.
KKR will enter this auction with the largest purse of ₹64.3 crore, while Mumbai Indians have the smallest purse with only ₹2.75 crore. The five-time champion team, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), will participate in the auction with a purse of ₹43.40 crore.
IPL 2026 Mini-Auction Schedule
The IPL 2026 mini-auction will be held on December 16, 2025 (Tuesday). The auction will start at 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time. 10 franchises will participate in the auction, and a total purse of ₹237.55 crore will be available.
- KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) has the largest purse: ₹64.3 crore
- Mumbai Indians (MI) has the smallest purse: ₹2.75 crore
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has a purse of: ₹43.40 crore
Overall, a maximum of 77 players can be purchased in this auction.
IPL 2026 Auction: Which Players Will Be in Focus
Several prominent and young players will be on the radar of the franchises in this mini-auction. The most discussed are:
- Cameron Green – Australian all-rounder, who is likely to attract the highest bid.
- Venkatesh Iyer, Liam Livingstone, Ravi Bishnoi – Included in the franchises' preferred list.
- Kartik Sharma, Salil Arora, Ashok Sharma – Young and performing players with great potential in the future.
Through this auction, franchises will address their team's weaknesses and make strategic changes for the new season.
IPL 2026 Auction Live Telecast
The auction will be available for live viewing on both TV and digital platforms:
- On TV: Star Sports Network.
- On Mobile/Desktop: Live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app or website.
In addition, live updates of the auction can also be read on major media websites such as Jagran. The IPL 2026 mini-auction is considered special because it could be a new beginning for many young and international players. Franchises may make changes to their teams, and many players may find important opportunities for their careers.
