The next edition of the IPL is scheduled to run from 26 March to 31 May, but uncertainty still surrounds the venue for the opening match. Traditionally, the season opener is hosted by the defending champions,

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have completed their squad for the IPL 2026 season, assembling a balanced unit that blends experience, youth, and explosive match-winners.

RCB IPL 2026 Full Squad Player List with Price, Royal Challengers Bangalore Full Sold/Unsold Players List: The auction, which will see franchises compete for limited slots, is expected to test RCB’s ability to balance continuity with smart reinforcements.

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Chennai Super Kings have broken the bank the Prashant Veer. They have purchased the all-rounder for Rs 14.2 crore. The 20-year-old represents the Noida Super Kings in the UP T20 League as well.

The Indian Premier League Mini Auction will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on 16 December, where bids for 77 slots will be made. A total of 369 players are up for grabs.

All the 10 franchises will take the final shape on Tuesday as during the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi. A total of 77 slots are to be filled. KKR and CSK enter the auction with highest purses. The IPL 2026 auction starts at 2:30 PM IST.

The official IPL 2026 mini-auction is scheduled for December 16, but the pre-auction frenzy has already begun, thanks to former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin. Ravichandran Ashwin conducts a high-stakes IPL 2026 mock auction Ahead of the real-life bidding war,