IPL Auction 2026 Live Streaming: Date, Time, Players List, Teams, Purse & How to Watch Live
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
IPL Auction 2026 Live Streaming: Date, Time, Players List, Teams, Purse & How to Watch Live The IPL Auction is finally here, and cricket fans across the world are eagerly waiting for one of the most exciting events in franchise cricket. With big names on the table, massive purses available, and strategic bidding wars expected, the IPL 2026 player auction promises high drama, surprises, and record-breaking deals.
IPL Auction 2026 Overview
- Total players shortlisted: 369
- Total slots available: 77
- Overseas player slots: 31
- Participating teams: 10 IPL franchises
- Auction type: Mini Auction
- Event: IPL Player Auction 2026
- Venue: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
- Start Time: Auction begins approximately one hour from now (as per official schedule)
- Format: Live bidding with franchise owners, management, and analysts present on-site
- Wanindu Hasaranga to Lucknow Super Giants: Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been snapped up by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at his base price of ₹2 crore, adding significant spin-bowling and lower-order batting depth to their squad.
- Next Player Under the Hammer: India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is the next player up for bidding, with franchises expected to show strong interest given his IPL pedigree and versatility.
Fans can watch the IPL Auction 2026 live streaming across multiple platforms worldwide. Official broadcasters and digital partners will stream the event live with expert analysis, real-time bids, and exclusive insights.
- TV Broadcast: Official IPL broadcasting partners in respective countries
- Online Streaming: Official IPL digital streaming platforms and mobile apps
- Live Updates: IPL official website and verified social media handles
- Star Sports Network will broadcast the IPL 2026 auction live in multiple languages, including English and Hindi.
- JioCinema App & Website will provide FREE live streaming of the IPL Auction 2026 in India.