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IPL 2027 player auction set for Dec 16 in Goa, franchises briefed on Dec 15
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 12:31 AM
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The BCCI has announced that the IPL 2027 player auction will be held on December 16 in Goa, with a mandatory briefing for all ten franchises on December 15.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (ET) – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the Indian Premier League’s 2027 player auction will take place on December 16 in the coastal state of Goa. The announcement was circulated to all ten franchise owners, who are required to attend a pre‑auction briefing on December 15.
The briefing will cover the auction rules, player salary caps and the new franchise‑specific budget allocations introduced for the upcoming season. BCCI officials said the session aims to ensure a transparent and level‑playing field for all teams as they plan their squads.
The auction, traditionally a high‑profile event that draws global attention, will be conducted at a venue in Goa yet to be disclosed. Franchise owners and their support staff are expected to travel to the state for the two‑day event, which will determine the composition of teams for the 2027 IPL campaign.
Stakeholders anticipate that the timing of the auction, set well ahead of the 2027 season, will give teams ample opportunity to finalize their line‑ups, engage in player negotiations and commence pre‑season preparations.
The briefing will cover the auction rules, player salary caps and the new franchise‑specific budget allocations introduced for the upcoming season. BCCI officials said the session aims to ensure a transparent and level‑playing field for all teams as they plan their squads.
The auction, traditionally a high‑profile event that draws global attention, will be conducted at a venue in Goa yet to be disclosed. Franchise owners and their support staff are expected to travel to the state for the two‑day event, which will determine the composition of teams for the 2027 IPL campaign.
Stakeholders anticipate that the timing of the auction, set well ahead of the 2027 season, will give teams ample opportunity to finalize their line‑ups, engage in player negotiations and commence pre‑season preparations.