IPL 2026 Auction: Date, Time, Live Streaming & Telecast Details for India, US, UK, Australia
IPL 2026 auction takes place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi with 350 players in the pool and just 77 slots available; live telecast and streaming worldwide.
IPL franchise officials during the player auction at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena ahead of the 2026 season.
The IPL 2026 Player Auction, which has been widely awaited, is now confirmed to take place on December 16 in the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The auction will include about 350 players from various Indian and international markets with the franchises aiming to form their teams for the upcoming season.
The auction will kick off at 1:00 PM UAE time and it will be streamed live in multiple countries via different cable and internet services.
IPL 2026 Auction: Main Points
Based on a shortlist provided by the BCCI, 350 players categorized as capped and uncapped have been put aside. The auction includes 96 capped international players, 224 uncapped players, and 16 Indian cricketers.
Despite the large number of players, only 77 places are available for all teams which include 31 slots for the overseas players, thus the bidding will be very competitive.
When and Where to Watch IPL 2026 Auction in India
In India, the IPL 2026 Auction will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network, the auction event will also be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar, thus viewers will be able to follow the auction on their mobile devices, smart TVs, and desktops.
IPL 2026 Auction Live Streaming in the US and Canada
The auction will kick off at 4:00 AM ET in the US and Canada. Viewers can watch the live broadcast and streaming by Willow TV and the Willow TV App, as they are the only ones to do so.
How to Watch IPL 2026 Auction in the UK
It is expected that the auction for IPL 2026 will be available for viewers in the UK through Sky Sports and NOW TV, the usual broadcasters of IPL events.
Global Broadcast Availability
The auction will take place live through the IPL official partners' broadcasting channels and this will ensure that die-hard fans can witness every bid along with significant signing in real-time.
The auction for IPL 2026 is going to be a thrilling one with intense bidding and huge squad changes before the start of the new season as the number of slots is limited and many A-listers are there.
