The countdown to the IPL 2026 mini-auction has begun, and fans anticipate an exciting night with big bids. Ten teams will try to fill gaps, strengthen their squads, and outwit their rivals on live TV in Abu Dhabi on 16 December.
Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, two of the biggest teams, have the most money left to spend. Already, their large budgets have created talk of a fierce bidding battle and promise perhaps the most intense IPL auction in several years.
IPL 2026 Mini Auction: Date, Time & Venue
| Event | Details |
|---|
| Date | December 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Abu Dhabi |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar app and website |
IPL 2026 Auction: Team-Wise Remaining Purse
| Team | Remaining Purse |
|---|
| KKR | ₹63.4 crore |
| CSK | ₹43.4 crore |
| DC | ₹21.8 crore |
| LSG | ₹22.95 crore |
| SRH | ₹25.5 crore |
| RR | ₹16.05 crore |
| RCB | ₹16.40 crore |
| GT | ₹12.90 crore |
| PBKS | ₹11.5 crore |
| MI | ₹2.75 crore |
IPL 2026 Auction: Spots remaining
| Team | Total Players | Overseas Players |
|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 5 | 4 |
| SunRisers Hyderabad | 10 | 2 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 6 | 4 |
| Punjab Kings | 4 | 2 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 8 | 2 |
| Delhi Capitals | 8 | 5 |
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 1 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 6 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 1 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 4 |
IPL 2026 Auction: Rajasthan Royals Coaches
| Role | Coach |
|---|
| Head Coach | Kumar Sangakkara |
| Lead Assistant Coach | Vikram Rathour |
| Fast Bowling Coach | Shane Bond |
| Assistant Coach | Trevor Penney |
| Performance Coach | Sid Lahiri |
IPL 2026 Auction: TV Streaming Details
| Platform | Details |
|---|
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar app and website |
