IPL 2026 Auction: Green breaks record, CSK goes for young squads, here are the final squads
Get real time updates of the IPL 2026 auction as Indian Premier League teams look to rebuild their squads ahead of the season in 2026.
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The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction kicks off today, December 16, 2025, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, starting at 2:30 PM IST. All 10 franchises gear up for a massive player bidding war to rebuild squads for the upcoming season.
This year's auction features 359 players ( 246 Indians and 113 overseas players) the list.
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230 uncapped Indian players and 15 uncapped overseas players will go under the hammer and have their luck tested.
Stay locked for live bid updates, player prices, team reactions, expert analysis, and moment-by-moment coverage as the IPL 2026 auction unfolds! First bids incoming shortly.