Magical IPL 2026 Auction: Spellbinding Action Awaits!

Gather 'round, wizards and witches! The magical IPL 2026 auction will unfold on December 16 at the Etihad Arena, a dazzling castle in Abu Dhabi! With 359 enchanted players, including 244 homegrown talents and 115 international stars, the stakes are higher than a Quidditch match! Mallika Sagar will oversee the bidding spells as teams seek their champions. Tune in on Star Sports or JioHotstar to witness this spellbinding event!

Quick rundown

The IPL 2026 auction is happening in Abu Dhabi, because why not take the party to the desert?
A whopping 359 players are vying for a spot, but only 77 slots are up for grabs—talk about a crowded room!
Kolkata Knight Riders are the slot kings with 13 vacancies—will they fill them with gold or just glitter?
Watch out for uncapped players like Auqib Nabi and Prashant Veer—these hidden gems are ready to shine!
The auction will kick off with capped batters, so get your popcorn ready for some serious bidding wars!