IPL Auction. (Source – IPL)
The Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction player list for the 2026 season has been finalized, featuring a total of 350 players who will go under the hammer at the upcoming auction at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16.
A total of 1390 players registered for the Player Auction, out of which 350 players were shortlisted; 240 Indian and 110 are overseas recruits. The pool comprises 224 uncapped Indian players and 14 uncapped overseas players, adding significant depth and fresh talent to this year’s auction roster.
Franchises will compete for 77 available slots overall, including 31 spots reserved for overseas players.
The highest reserve price remains INR 2 crore, with 40 players choosing to enter the auction in this bracket.
The auction is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM UAE time (2:30 PM Indian Standard Time) on Tuesday.
Complete breakdown of capped and uncapped players
| Sr. No | Capped/Uncapped players | No. of players |
| 1 | Capped Indians | 16 |
| 2 | Capped Overseas | 96 |
| 3 | Uncapped Indian | 224 |
| 4 | Uncapped overseas | 14 |
| Total | 350 |
Full list of players and their base price
| Sr. No | Reserve Price (in INR lakh) | No. of players |
| 1 | 200 | 40 |
| 2 | 150 | 9 |
| 3 | 125 | 4 |
| 4 | 100 | 17 |
| 5 | 75 | 42 |
| 6 | 50 | 4 |
| 7 | 40 | 7 |
| 8 | 30 | 227 |
| Total | 350 |
For full player list along with their base price, playing role, and other details — CLICK HERE.
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