IPL 2026 retention deadline day LIVE updates: Full list of released and retained players
Stay updated with every IPL 2026 retentions, swaps, and releases from the IPL 2026 retention deadline day, along with the full list of retentions of every franchise.
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The countdown is on for the most eagerly awaited day in the Indian Premier League calendar, the IPL 2026 retention deadline on November 15, 2025, at 5 PM IST. All ten franchises must submit their final lists of retained and released players to the BCCI by this time.
This year, franchises can retain any number of players without restrictions on caps, allowing teams to strategise freely before the upcoming mini-auction scheduled for mid-December. The mini-auction, expected around the third week of December, will be crucial in shaping squads for the 19th IPL season.
Major franchises like Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Mumbai Indians have already been active in the trading window, with various high-profile movements creating buzz.
The retention announcements are expected to bring major surprises, with some notable players likely to be released and others firmly held onto.