The exact schedule for the IPL 2025 Mega auction Date has not yet been revealed, but it is expected to be held on the 3rd or 4th week of November in London or UAE.
The player auction will allow teams to shuffle their squads and add star players from both domestic and overseas players. The beginning of the IPL 2008 introduced the player auctions which changed the dynamics of the cricket. This event will be crucial in shaping the teams for the upcoming season adding to the growing anticipation.
Ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, the franchise will announce their retained and released players list as per the rules.
The event conducted by BCCI was created to add excitement to the game providing various franchises opportunities to bid for the players in the world in a bid for glory.
Teams are comprised of a minimum of 18 players and a maximum of 25 in their squad with no more than eight overseas players.
Currently, teams are permitted to retain up to four players before a mega auction, a hallmark event of cricket history that occurs every three years.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction
The IPL 2025 mega auction will be huge in the history of IPL. The 18th season of the league will see an opportunity for the franchises to create their teams and only limited options will be provided to retain the players.
| Key points of the IPL auction | Details |
| IPL 2025 mega auction date | Likely to be held in 3rd or 4th week of November 2024 |
| Time | To Be Announced |
| Venue | London or UAE |
| Auction Format | Mega Auction |
| Auction Duration | Two Days |
| Retention Rules | 4 Players |
| Team budget for Auction | INR 100 Crore per Team |
| RTM Card | 2 players |
| Categories | Capped, Uncapped, Overseas (capped / uncapped) |
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Date
The Auction is expected to take place in November 2024, more specifically in the third or fourth week of the month. Like the previous auctions, the IPL 2025 mega auction will be a two-day progress.
With the exact date yet to be revealed, the statement about the date and IPL retention rules is to be delayed until the end of September month, and the Franchise would be left with a lesser time to form a formidable squad.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Venue
With the news of the IPL 2025 mega auction date, the venue for the auction is expected to take place overseas like the previous year’s auction. But it is likely to be held somewhere in the Middle East in Dubai.
Abu Dhabi, Doha, or Saudi Arabia could be the next venue for the IPL mega auction.
Around these discussions, there are also speculations on the IPL venues. But like all seasons this edition will also be played at the home grounds of teams for at least one to three matches.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live Streaming Details
The IPL Auction 2025 live streaming will be available for fans for free on Jio Cinema and fans can also enjoy the IPL 2025 auction live telecast on Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the IP tournament.
FAQs
How many Players will be allowed in the IPL 2025 mega auction?
There is no limit for the players to register for the IPL auctions as the numbers differ in most years.
How many players can be retained before the mega auction?
Each team will have the opportunity to retain 3 or 4 players like the 2022 mega auction.
How are the players retained based on Category?
Teams can retain up to three capped players, two Overseas and one uncapped Indian player.
What are the different categories of the Players in the IPL Auctions?
Players will be categorized based on Capped (Players who played for India at least once), Uncapped (Indian domestic players who never represented India), and Overseas (foreign Capped and uncapped players).
