BCCI Announces IPL 2026 Dates: March Start, May 31 Final; Auction Dec 16

• IPL 2026 is scheduled to start in March 2026, with the final on May 31, as announced by CEO Hemang Amin after a meeting in Abu Dhabi.
• The IPL 2026 auction will take place on December 16, with 369 players registered and bids expected for a maximum of 77 players.
• BCCI confirmed that all foreign players will be available for the entire IPL 2026 season, though some like Josh Inglis and Ashton Agar may not be fully available.

Why It Matters: IPL 2026 dates and auction details are announced, shaping the next cricket season.