When and Where Will the IPL 2026 Auction Take Place? Date and Venue Revealed

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When and Where Will the IPL 2026 Auction Take Place?: Big news is emerging regarding the player auctions for the upcoming seasons of the IPL and Women's Premier League (WPL). According to reports, the third week of December 2025 is going to be a very exciting time for cricket fans. This time, there is speculation that the IPL auction will be held in India, while the date for the WPL auction is also approaching.

IPL 2026 Mini Auction: Date, Venue, and Major Changes

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The player auction for the IPL 2026 season is scheduled to take place in the third week of December.

When will the IPL 2026 auction take place?

• Possible Date: According to reports, the mini auction could be held on December 15, 2025.
• Retention Deadline: The deadline for teams to retain their players is November 15, 2025.

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Auction Venue: Will India return?

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In fact, the last two IPL auctions were held in Dubai in 2023 and in Dubai in 2025. The 2024 auctions were held in Jeddah.

But according to new reports, the IPL auction will be held in India for the first time since 2022, although it is not clear in which city.

WPL Auction 2026: Mega Auction in Delhi

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The auction date for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 has also been revealed.

• Possible date and venue: The WPL 2026 auction is expected to be held in Delhi on November 27.
• This will be the first mega auction since the league's inception.

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