IPL 2026 Auction: Dec 16, Abu Dhabi; KKR has most funds, MI least

• The IPL 2026 mini-auction will be held on Tuesday, December 16, at 2:30 PM in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• A total of 77 player slots, including 27 for overseas players, are available, with teams collectively having 237.55 crore.
• Kolkata Knight Riders possess the largest purse (64.3 crore), while Mumbai Indians have the smallest (2.75 crore).
• The auction will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar.

Why It Matters: This impacts how IPL teams will be formed and compete in 2026.