Everything About IPL 2026 Mini-Auction – Registration, Rules & Highlights
IPL 2026 Mini-Auction is set for Dec 13–15, 2025 in India. Learn about team retention rules, registration, and player list updates.
The BCCI hasn’t officially confirmed the dates yet, but the IPL 2026 mini-auction is expected to take place from December 13 to 15, 2025, most likely in India.
This highly anticipated IPL player auction follows the previous editions held overseas in Dubai in 2024 and Jeddah in 2025 to simplify travel and team coordination.
All IPL franchises must submit their list of retained and released players by November 15. Afterwards, the BCCI will finalise the complete list of registered players who will enter the IPL 2026 auction pool.
IPL 2026 Auction: Player Registration Eligibility
| Category | Rules | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Players | Must be registered with a state cricket team. Must have played at least one first-class or List A match. U-19 players must have played senior matches too. | No strict age limit. Players under 16 usually aren’t allowed unless they’ve played senior cricket. |
| Overseas Players | Must be from countries other than Pakistan. Must have played at least one first-class or List A match. | Need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their cricket board. |
| How to Register | Fill the IPL registration form online. Your board checks your eligibility and sends it to IPL. BCCI makes a list of registered players. | Only shortlisted players go into the final auction pool. |
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IPL 2026: Released Players
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Faf du Plessis | Delhi Capitals |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | CSK |
| Rashid Khan | Gujarat Titans |
| Quinton de Kock | KKR |
| David Miller | LSG |
| Glenn Maxwell & Marcus Stoinis | Punjab Kings |
| Ishan Kishan | SRH |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the expected dates for the IPL 2026 Mini-Auction?
The IPL 2026 Mini-Auction is expected to take place from December 13 to 15, 2025, most likely in India. However, the BCCI has not officially confirmed the auction dates yet.
2. Where were the last IPL auctions held before 2026?
The previous IPL auctions took place abroad the 2024 edition in Dubai and the 2025 edition in Jeddah, mainly to simplify travel and coordination among teams.
3. When do IPL teams need to submit their list of retained and released players?
All IPL franchises must submit their list of retained and released players by November 15, 2025. Afterwards, the BCCI will finalize the list of registered players who will enter the IPL 2026 auction pool.
4. What are the eligibility rules for IPL 2026 player registration?
Indian players must be registered with a state cricket team and should have played at least one first-class or List A match. Overseas players must have played similar matches, belong to countries other than Pakistan, and hold a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their cricket board.
5. Which major players have been released ahead of the IPL 2026 Mini-Auction?
Some of the big names released include Faf du Plessis (Delhi Capitals), Ravichandran Ashwin (CSK), Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans), Quinton de Kock (KKR), David Miller (LSG), Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis (Punjab Kings), and Ishan Kishan (SRH).
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