US EditionIPL 2026 Auction to Be Held in Abu Dhabi in Mid-December
The mini-auction will finalize player retentions by November 15 and features a key trade between Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson, with 10 franchises involved.
- A BCCI official told PTI that Abu Dhabi has been locked in as the Indian Premier League auction venue, most likely in mid-December between December 14 and 17.
- This will be the third time in a row that the auction is held outside India after Dubai in 2023 and Jeddah last year, with reports citing overseas support staff convenience.
- Ahead of retentions, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have sparked speculation of a high-profile swap involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson, both valued in the Rs. 18-crore bracket, with Royals asking for an additional player.
- The 10 franchises must finalise retentions by November 15, with only four days to go before the mini‑auction likely on December 15 or 16, according to reports.
- Organizers say the venue is finalised even as scheduling details remain open; Mumbai and Bengaluru were explored as hosts but the idea was dumped.
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