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What is the date of the 2026 Indian Premier League player auction?

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The player auction for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is scheduled for December 16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. There are 77 vacancies across the various squads participating in IPL 2026, with a maximum of 31 slots available for non-Indian players. The IPL shortlisted 350 players from a list of more than 1,300 who had registered for the auction.