The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Auction is approaching and all the franchises are ready for an intense batter to strengthen their squads. A total of 77 slots are available to fill with the teams collectively allowed to spend up to INR237.55 crores as they look to complete the team.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has the largest purse with INR 64.3 crores followed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with INR 43.40 crores. Both the teams are likely to go big and pick the best out of the pool. Among the names that are expected to attract fierce bidding are Cameron Green – an Australian all-rounder who has been the most widely discussed player ahead of the auction. Other players like Ravi Bishnoi, Liam Livingstone and Ravi Bishnoi are also likely to start a bidding war.
IPL 2026 Auction: When will the auction take place?
The IPL 2026 Auction will take place on December 16, Tuesday.
IPL 2026 Auction: When will the auction start?
The IPL 2026 Auction will start from 2:30 PM IST.
IPL 2026 Auction: Where will the auction be held?
The IPL 2026 Auction will be held in Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates (UAE).
IPL 2026 Auction: Where to watch live telecast of auction?
The IPL 2026 Auction will telecast live on Star Sports Network channels.
IPL 2026 Auction: Where to watch live streaming of auction?
The IPL 2026 Auction will stream live on JioHotstar app and website.
IPL 2026 Auction: Purse remaining for all the teams
| Team | Remaining Purse (₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 64.3 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 43.4 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 25.5 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 22.95 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 21.8 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 16.4 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 16.05 |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 12.9 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 11.5 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 2.75 |
