IPL 2026 Auction: KKR's Big Purse, Green's Price Tag; Abu Dhabi, Tuesday 2:30 PM IST

• The IPL 2026 auction will take place on Tuesday, December 16, in Abu Dhabi, starting at 2:30 PM IST.
• Kolkata Knight Riders holds the largest purse with ₹64.3 crore, followed by Chennai Super Kings with ₹43.4 crore.
• Australia's Cameron Green is anticipated to be the most expensive player, with Venkatesh Iyer, Liam Livingstone, and Ravi Bishnoi also expected to fetch high bids.
• The auction will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
• Teams will compete to fill 77 player slots, with a combined spending limit of ₹237.55 crore across all franchises.

Why It Matters: The IPL 2026 auction will reshape teams and player careers.