Indian Premier League teams have been advised to begin preparations for the 2026 player auction, which is currently slated for December 16 at the ITC Grand Goa. A preliminary message regarding the event was circulated on Saturday by the BCCI logistics team via WhatsApp, instructing stakeholders to ready their travel arrangements. An auction briefing is also planned for the preceding day, December 15, 2026. The IPL auction is scheduled for December 16 at a five-star venue in Goa.
While multiple franchise representatives have confirmed receipt of the digital communication, the league has yet to issue formal emails detailing the event to team owners and chief executives. Officials noted that the current message serves primarily to assist with logistics and travel planning. Whether the date will shift remains uncertain, and stakeholders are still awaiting official documentation regarding the proceedings.
The current schedule presents a potential conflict, as the Indian national team is set to face Sri Lanka in an ODI in New Delhi on December 16. It is currently unclear if the cricket board will adjust the match schedule or relocate the contest from New Delhi to accommodate the auction event.
