The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction will once again be held overseas, with Abu Dhabi as the venue. The auction is scheduled for December 16, 2025. This announcement came shortly after all ten franchises finalized their lists of retained players. The upcoming auction will be a mini-auction, a one-day event, in preparation for the IPL 2026 season.

BCCI announces date and venue for IPL 2026 mini-auction

“The IPL Player Auction will take place on 16th December at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi,” the BCCI said in an official release.

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The player retention window for #TATAIPL 2026 season closed on November 15, 2025, with all 10 franchises confirming their retained players ahead of the auction.

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