Franchise told to prepare for IPL auction on December 16

IPL 2026 Auction Set for December 16 in Goa

The BCCI has instructed franchises to prepare for the IPL 2026 Player Auction, scheduled for December 16, 2026, at the ITC Grand Goa. An auction briefing is set for the preceding day, December 15, 2026.

• Status: The date was communicated via a WhatsApp message from the BCCI logistics team on Saturday. Multiple franchises have confirmed receipt.
• Purpose: The initial notice is strictly to facilitate logistics and travel bookings.
• Formal Confirmation: A formal email confirming the date and venue has not yet been sent to franchise owners or CEOs, though one is expected in due course. The date remains subject to change.

Scheduling Conflict:
India are currently scheduled to play Sri Lanka in an ODI in New Delhi on the same day (December 16). It is unclear if the auction date will shift, but there is a possibility the ODI match could be moved out of Delhi to avoid the clash.