IPL 2027 Auction Date and Time
The IPL 2027 mini auction is on 16 December 2026 in Goa, as reported from the BCCI's note to the franchises. Teams must submit their retention lists by 17 November 2026, and players have until 23 November 2026 to register.
Countdown to the IPL 2027 auction
Counting down to 16 December 2026, 2:30 PM IST (start time from a single listing, not yet confirmed). Retention deadline: — left.
IPL 2027 auction timeline
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 | BCCI writes to the franchises and moves the retention deadline to 17 November (it was 15 November). |
| 17 November 2026 | Last day for the ten teams to submit retained and released players. Retention lists are published after this. |
| 23 November 2026 | Last date for players to register for the auction. |
| 1 December 2026 | Franchises send the players they want in the auction (their short list). |
| 3 December 2026 | Final auction list sent to the franchises. |
| 16 December 2026 | IPL 2027 mini auction in Goa. |
Mini auction, not a mega auction
The 2027 auction is a mini auction. Each team keeps the core of its squad, releases the players it no longer wants and goes to the auction table to fill the gaps. That is why the money each team has left after retentions matters more than the total purse: a team that releases big contracts arrives in Goa with more to spend.
There is no Right to Match card at a mini auction: a team that wants a released player back has to win him in the open bidding. It is also the last mini auction of the current player-regulation cycle. A mega auction, where squads are broken up and rebuilt, is expected before the 2028 season.
What to watch on auction day
- Purse left: after 17 November we publish every team's remaining purse on the retention page.
- Live results: on auction day every sold and unsold player goes up on the IPL 2027 auction live page.
- Overseas slots: a squad can hold at most 8 overseas players, so teams with full overseas slots cannot bid on foreign players at all.
- Uncapped Indians: they usually start at the lowest base price and are where smart teams find bargains.
IPL 2027 ऑक्शन कब है?
IPL 2027 का मिनी ऑक्शन 16 दिसंबर 2026 को गोवा में होगा. टीमों को अपनी रिटेंशन लिस्ट 17 नवंबर 2026 तक देनी है और खिलाड़ी 23 नवंबर 2026 तक रजिस्टर कर सकते हैं. फ़ाइनल ऑक्शन लिस्ट 3 दिसंबर को टीमों को भेजी जाएगी. एक लिस्टिंग के मुताबिक़ ऑक्शन दोपहर 2:30 बजे (IST) शुरू होगा, पर BCCI ने समय की पुष्टि नहीं की है. मिनी ऑक्शन में RTM कार्ड नहीं होता.
IPL 2027 auction date FAQ
When is the IPL 2027 auction?
The IPL 2027 mini auction is reported for 16 December 2026 in Goa. The BCCI has not published a public notice; the date comes from its note to the franchises, as reported by Indian media.
What is the IPL 2027 retention deadline?
17 November 2026. It was first set for 15 November and moved by two days in a BCCI note of 2 November 2026.
Is the IPL 2027 auction a mega auction?
No. It is a mini auction: teams keep most of their squads and only fill the gaps. A mega auction, where squads are rebuilt, is expected before the 2028 season.
What time does the IPL 2027 auction start?
One listing gives 2:30 PM IST, but the BCCI has not confirmed the start time. We will update this once it does.
Where can I watch the IPL 2027 auction live?
The official broadcaster has not been confirmed for this auction. Recent auctions were shown live on TV and streamed online by the IPL broadcaster; check closer to the date.
Can I practise the auction before the real one?
Yes. Our free IPL auction game lets you bid against nine AI owners with the same squad and overseas limits.