1. A maximum of 6 players can be retained (via retention or RTM)
2. A maximum of 5 capped players can be retained (Indian and Overseas)
3. The auction purse for each team will start at ₹120 crore
4. Teams can retain a maximum of 2 uncapped players
5. A capped Indian player will be considered uncapped if they have not played an international match or been part of the BCCI Central Contract list in the past 5 years (applies only to Indian players)
6. The Impact Player rule will continue for the 2025-2027 seasons
7. Players unavailable after auction selection without a valid reason will face a 2-season ban from the league
8. Overseas players must register for the big auction, or they will be ineligible the following yea