With all 10 IPL teams preparing to spend a combined Rs 641.5 crore on 204 available slots, the IPL 2025 mega auction is expected to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25. According to a PTI report, franchises have already been informed about the auction dates, and an official announcement from the BCCI on the dates and venue is anticipated soon.
A BCCI source reportedly confirmed, “The IPL auctions will be held in Riyadh, and franchises have been notified. The likely dates are November 24 and 25.”
The IPL 2025 mega auction promises to be a unique event, with star players like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Arshdeep Singh going under the hammer, potentially igniting fierce bidding wars.
Remaining Purse for IPL Teams Before the Mega Auction
| Team | Remaining Purse | Money Spent on Retentions | Available Right to Match (RTM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | Rs 45 cr | Rs 45 cr | 1 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Rs 55 cr | Rs 65 cr | 1 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | Rs 73 cr | Rs 65 cr | 2 (1 uncapped + 1 capped, or both capped) |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Rs 51 cr | Rs 69 cr | None |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Rs 83 cr | Rs 37 cr | 3 (1 uncapped + 2 capped players, or 3 capped) |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Rs 69 cr | Rs 51 cr | 1 (capped player) |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Rs 110.5 cr | Rs 9.5 cr | 4 (capped players) |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Rs 45 cr | Rs 75 cr | 1 (uncapped player) |
| Rajasthan Royals | Rs 41 cr | Rs 79 cr | None |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | Rs 69 cr | Rs 51 cr | 1 (capped) |
Each franchise started with Rs 120 crore for the IPL 2025 mega auction.
How Many Players Will Be Sold?
With 204 slots to fill across 10 teams, franchises will build their squads for the IPL 2025 season. Out of these slots, 70 are reserved for overseas players.
Retained Players Ahead of the Auction
A total of 46 players have been retained by franchises, with a combined expenditure of Rs 558.5 crore.
Key Details for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction
When: The auction is likely to occur on November 24 (Sunday) and November 25 (Monday).
Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is set to host the event.
Live Timing: The auction will commence at 11 AM IST each day, given the extensive list of over 200 slots.
Live Telecast: Star Sports will broadcast the IPL 2025 mega auction on TV.
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the IPL 2025 mega auction on the Jio Cinema app and website.
