IPL 2025 Auction Official Date, Timing, Venue: All You Need to Know About Mega Auction in Jeddah

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The much-anticipated IPL auction 2025 will bring a fresh wave of excitement, especially with its setting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This two-day event promises high-stakes bidding as franchises look to secure top talent from a pool of 1,574 players, making it a significant milestone in IPL history.

This year's auction will showcase 48 capped Indian stars, alongside numerous uncapped and international players. As franchises aim to strengthen their lineups for the upcoming season, team strategies and tactical spending will be on full display in Jeddah.

Auction Dates and Location

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the IPL 2025 mega auction, set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25. This historic event will mark the second consecutive IPL auction held outside of India.

IPL 2025 Auction Player Pool and Slots

With an astounding 1,574 players registered, the auction offers slots for 204 cricketers across 10 teams. Notably, 48 capped Indian players, including stars like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, are set to go under the hammer, joined by hundreds of uncapped and international players, expanding the talent pool.

Franchise Budgets and Retentions

Teams have collectively retained 46 players, leaving them with a compiled budget of ₹641.5 crore to bid on new talent. Among the franchises, Punjab Kings have the highest budget at ₹110.5 crore after retaining two players, while Rajasthan Royals holds the smallest purse at ₹41 crore.

Teams: Auction Purse (Rs)

• Chennai Super Kings: Rs 65 crore
• Mumbai Indians: Rs 45 crore
• Kolkata Knight Riders: Rs 51 crore
• Rajasthan Royals: Rs 41 crore
• Sunrisers Hyderabad: Rs 45 crore
• Gujarat Titans: Rs 69 crore
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rs 83 crore
• Delhi Capitals: Rs 73 crore
• Punjab Kings: Rs 110.5 crore
• Lucknow Super Giants: 69

Impact of IPL Auction Timing

The auction’s timing coincides with India’s Test series against Australia in Perth, adding extra tension for Indian cricket. The auction will span the third and fourth days of the Test match, promising an intense weekend for fans and franchises alike.