IPL 2026 Mini Auction LIVE Streaming On: Date, Time, & Players' Trading Team-wise; When & Where To Watch?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction is set to ignite excitement as franchises prepare to rebuild and reinforce their squads ahead of the new season. Scheduled for Tuesday, the auction will feature 359 players competing for 77 slots, including 31 spots reserved for overseas stars.

Auction Date of IPL 2026: Check Time, Venue, Purse & Players Team-wise

The IPL 2026 auction is set to take place on Tuesday, December 16, with all ten franchises preparing for an intense bidding battle as they look to strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season. The auction will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM IST.

A total of 359 players have been shortlisted to go under the hammer, competing for 77 available slots across franchises. These include 31 overseas positions, making foreign player selections a crucial aspect of team strategies during the auction.

Where and How to Watch the IPL 2026 Auction Live

Cricket fans can catch the live television broadcast of the IPL 2026 auction on the Star Sports Network. For digital viewers, the auction will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website, ensuring comprehensive coverage across platforms.

IPL 2026 Franchise Purse Value and Available Slots

Teams enter the auction with varying purse sizes and squad requirements. Kolkata Knight Riders lead the pack with the largest remaining purse of Rs 64.3 crore, but they also face the challenge of filling the most slots, with 13 vacancies.

Here is a look at the remaining purse and slots for all ten franchises:

Kolkata Knight Riders - Rs 64.3 crore (13 slots)

Chennai Super Kings - Rs 43.4 crore (9 slots)

Sunrisers Hyderabad - Rs 25.5 crore (10 slots)

Lucknow Super Giants - Rs 22.95 crore (6 slots)

Delhi Capitals - Rs 21.8 crore (8 slots)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Rs 16.4 crore (8 slots)

Rajasthan Royals - Rs 16.05 crore (9 slots)

Gujarat Titans - Rs 12.9 crore (5 slots)

Punjab Kings - Rs 11.5 crore (4 slots)

Mumbai Indians - Rs 2.75 crore (5 slots)

IPL 2026 Mini Auction: Big Names and Expected Bidding Wars

Early trends suggest that Cameron Green is likely to be one of the most sought-after players at the auction, with an intense bidding war expected for the Australian all-rounder. Kolkata Knight Riders, armed with the biggest purse, appear well-placed to make aggressive bids, although their large number of vacancies could limit excessive spending on a single player.

Among the 359 shortlisted players, 40 have registered themselves at the maximum base price of Rs 2 crore. Notably, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi are the only Indian players in this top base-price bracket.

Spotlight on Venkatesh Iyer

Venkatesh Iyer's name is expected to draw attention during the auction, especially after his high-profile purchase in the previous edition. Kolkata Knight Riders had spent Rs 23.75 crore to secure his services last season, but the investment failed to deliver the desired returns. Iyer struggled for consistency and was eventually dropped from the playing XI midway through the tournament, making his prospects at the IPL 2026 auction closely watched.

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