How and where to watch to IPL 2026 auction live?

The stage is all set for the IPL 2026 auction as the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi will host the bidding event for the first time. The mini-auction will be taking place on December 16 and just like the last few seasons, it is expected to be a blockbuster event.

The IPL 2026 auction will see as many as 369 players going under the hammer for the 77 available slots. Some of the big overseas stars are all set to go under the hammer and with teams needing to fill some important roles, the auction is expected to be a thriller.

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will enter the auction with the highest salary purse of INR 64.30 crores, while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have INR 43.40 crores. Mumbai Indians (MI) will have the lowest purse going into the IPL 2026 auction of just INR 2.75 crore.

KKR (13) will also have the maximum number of slots to be filled. They will be followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (10),  CSK and Rajasthan Royals (RR) with nine slots each. Punjab Kings (PBKS) retained the 21 players, while Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) retained 20 players each with

Where to watch the IPL 2026 auction live?

The IPL 2026 auction is just a few hours away from now and one of the common questions among fans is where to watch the IPL 2026 auction live? In this piece, we will talk about the same:

The IPL 2026 auction will be telecast live on Star Sports Network, while the live streaming will be provided by the JioHotstar app and website. Hence, the fans will tune in to these two platforms to watch the auction.

How to watch the IPL 2026 auction for free?

The IPL 2026 auction can be watched free on the TV at Star Sports Network. However, live streaming of the tournament won’t be free as viewers need to get a subscription to Hostar to watch the IPL 2026 auction for free.