IPL Auction 2026 Date and Start Time: Countdown to the auction begins, know when, where and how to watch live streaming?
- bySudha Saxena
- 12 Dec, 2025
A mini auction is being held for the IPL 2026 season, with a total of 350 players going under the hammer. However, only 77 players will be lucky.
IPL 2026 Auction Live Streaming: The excitement of the Indian Premier League auction has returned. Players will be auctioned for the IPL 2026 season at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. As every year, the auction season is as thrilling for the players as it is for the fans of each team. This time, the story is no different. Due to the mini-auction, some players will be showered with significant amounts of money, while the fate of many prominent players will be decided.
How many players will be bid on?
This time, around 350 players have been shortlisted for the auction . However, only a maximum of 77 players will be eligible for purchase. This time, a mini-auction is being held, so the event will last only one day. Now that we know all this, it's important to know when the auction will begin and on which channel or OTT platform it can be watched live.
On which day and at what time is the auction?
First, let's talk about the auction date and time. This mini auction will be held on Tuesday, December 16th. As for the start time, it will begin at 2:30 pm Indian time. As usual, the IPL chairman and other BCCI officials will provide some information at the beginning of the auction, and then the auction action will begin.
How to watch live streaming of the auction?
Now the question is, where can the auction be broadcast? Once again, the IPL's official broadcaster, JioStar, will be the only channel to enjoy live broadcasts and online streaming. To watch the auction on TV, you can tune in to Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and Star Sports Hindi. For online streaming, you can use JioHotStar.
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