The auction for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to take place at the ITC Grand hotel in Goa on December 16, as per NDTV sources. The IPL 2027 auction marks the return of the event to India after four years, with the previous editions being held in Dubai, Jeddah (mega auction) and Abu Dhabi. Earlier this year, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal revealed that the BCCI had always wanted to hold the auctions in India, but logistical challenges forced the board to stage the past three editions overseas.
“Every year we try for this to happen in India, but we don’t get the venue given the heavy marriage season. So, we definitely want it to be here this year, given that it would be a smaller auction and hopefully we will get the venue,” Saikia had said.
According to NDTV sources, the franchises have been informed by the BCCI’s logistics team, confirming the date and venue, but formal confirmation is still awaited.
The message was forwarded to facilitate logistical arrangements and travel bookings ahead of the auction in Goa.
India are scheduled to play an ODI against Sri Lanka on December 16 in Bengaluru.
Some exciting trade deals have already taken place ahead of next month’s deadline.
Rishabh Pant has rejoined Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants, with Kuldeep Yadav moving in the opposite direction.
Announcement Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav complete high-profile trade between @DelhiCapitals and @LucknowIPL. Rishabh Pant all set to rejoin #DC at INR 15 Crore whereas Kuldeep Yadav will join #LSG at INR 13.5 Crore. More Details https://t.co/1jIKnYTSF5 #TATAIPL | @RishabhPant17 | @imkuldeep18
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) June 23, 2026
Pacer T Natarajan has returned to SunRisers Hyderabad in a direct trade deal from Delhi Capitals, who have roped in spinner Zeeshan Ansari.
News T. Natarajan returns to @SunRisers, Zeeshan Ansari moves to @DelhiCapitals following a player trade between the two franchises. More details | #TATAIPL https://t.co/1fXQ3GqWPp
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 14, 2026
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