The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction is around the corner, promising thrilling moments for cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Scheduled across two action-packed days, the event will see top international and domestic players going under the hammer, with franchises preparing to bid big for their desired stars. Here's everything you need to know about this year's mega event.

When and where will IPL 2025 mega auction take place?

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is set to take place on November 24 and 25 at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This marks a significant milestone as the auction is being held outside India for the first time.

The auction will commence at 11:00 AM IST on both days, giving fans ample time to witness their favorite teams strategize and spend wisely on cricket’s finest talent.

Players in the spotlight

A total of 574 players are up for grabs in the auction pool, comprising:

• 366 Indian players
• 208 overseas players
• 3 players from associate nations

Notable names released by franchises ahead of the auction include former captains Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer. These players are expected to spark intense bidding wars, with franchises eyeing experienced wicketkeeper-batters and explosive performers.

Promising players like Ishan Kishan are also likely to attract significant attention, making the wicketkeeper category a hotly contested one this year.

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Auction highlights

• Mallika Sagar will continue as the official auctioneer for the event.
• All ten franchises collectively have a purse of ₹641.5 crores to fill 204 slots, of which 70 are reserved for overseas players.
• The list includes 318 uncapped Indian and 12 uncapped overseas players.

Where to watch IPL 2025 auction live?

Fans can catch all the action live on TV or through online streaming platforms.

• TV Broadcast: The IPL 2025 Mega Auction will be aired live on the Star Sports Network in India.
• Online Streaming: For viewers on the go, the auction will be streamed live on the JioCinema app and website.

What to expect?

With big names and young talent up for grabs, this year’s mega auction is set to be a spectacle of strategy, bidding wars, and surprises. As franchises aim to strike the perfect balance between experience and fresh talent, the stakes are higher than ever.

Cricket fans worldwide can gear up for two days of nonstop excitement as the IPL 2025 Mega Auction unfolds. Who will fetch the highest bid? Which team will secure the dream lineup? The answers lie just a few days away!