IPL 2027 Retention List
The ten teams must submit their IPL 2027 retention lists by 17 November 2026. Until then nobody's release is official; this page fills in with every retained and released player and each team's purse left as soon as the lists are out.
Where each team stands
| Team | 2026 squad | Overseas | Retained | Released | Purse left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 25 | 7 | — | — | — |
| Chennai Super Kings | 25 | 8 | — | — | — |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 23 | 7 | — | — | — |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 25 | 7 | — | — | — |
| Delhi Capitals | 25 | 8 | — | — | — |
| Punjab Kings | 25 | 8 | — | — | — |
| Rajasthan Royals | 25 | 8 | — | — | — |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 25 | 8 | — | — | — |
| Gujarat Titans | 25 | 7 | — | — | — |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 24 | 6 | — | — | — |
Dashes turn into numbers after 17 November 2026. The 2026 squad sizes come from our IPL 2026 squads list.
How IPL retention works before a mini auction
Before a mini auction each franchise keeps the players it wants and releases the rest. There is no fixed number of retentions like before a mega auction. What limits a team is the squad cap of 25 players, the cap of 8 overseas players and its purse: whatever it does not spend on retained contracts is the money it can use in the auction.
Teams can also trade players with each other before the deadline. See the IPL 2027 trades page for every confirmed move.
Key dates
- 17 November 2026: retention lists due.
- 23 November 2026: player registration closes.
- 16 December 2026: IPL 2027 mini auction, Goa. Full timeline →
FAQ
What is the IPL 2027 retention deadline?
17 November 2026. Teams must tell the BCCI which players they keep and which they release by then.
When will the IPL 2027 retention list be out?
Teams usually announce their retained and released players on deadline day or just after it. This page is updated as soon as the lists are out.
How many players can a team retain for IPL 2027?
Before a mini auction there is no special retention limit like before a mega auction: a team can keep any players under contract as long as it stays within 25 players, 8 overseas and its purse. Released players go into the auction pool.
What happens to released players?
Released players can register for the mini auction on 16 December 2026, where any team, including their old one, can buy them again.