The final date for the IPL 2026 auction is yet to be finalised. However, reports suggest the auction might take place in the second or third week of December between December 13 and 15. So far, the league’s governing body has not finalised the auction date.
The auction may be held in India rather than overseas, unlike the last two editions, which were in Dubai and Jeddah. There are no major widespread player changes expected, but teams like Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals (both of which underperformed last season) could make more changes.
Players such as Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Sam Curran and Devon Conway are reportedly on the release list. One player to watch for in the auction is Cameron Green (Australia). He missed the last auction due to injury, and there’s strong interest in him for 2026.
Rajasthan Royals may keep their captain Sanju Samson, unless a trade deal happens. There were talks that the team could release Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, but with Kumar Sangakkara returning as head coach, those plans might change.
Several players like T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav, and David Miller could be looking for new teams, though nothing is confirmed yet. The same goes for Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought by KKR for ₹23.75 crore in the last auction.
List Of Players Who Might Be Available During The IPL 2026 Auction:
Here is the list of the players who will be available for IPL 2026 Auction.
1. David Warner
David Warner is one of the most successful players in the IPL. He led Sunrisers Hyderabad to the IPL title in 2016. He has made 6565 runs in 184 matches at an average of 40.52 and a strike rate of 139.77. He went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction but is still performing in T20 leagues. He might find a team in the IPL 2025 auction.
2. Chris Jordan
Chris Jordan has played for five IPL teams so far since making his debut in 2016. He has played a total of 34 IPL matches and has picked 30 wickets at an average of 35.66.
3. Blessing Muzarabani
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru brought in Blessing Muzarabani as a temporary replacement for Lungi Ngidi in IPL 2025. RCB might not retain him for the upcoming season, so Muzarabani might be in the auction pool. He is a tall pacer with exceptional talent. He has taken 93 wickets in 83 T20I matches at an average of 22.31.
4. Dwaine Pretorius
Dwaine Pretorius is a South African all-rounder and made his IPL debut in 2022 with the Chennai Super Kings. He has played 7 IPL matches and has scored 44 runs at an average of 11. With the ball, he has taken six wickets. As a foreign all-rounder with limited IPL exposure, he may be considered a lower-cost option.
5. Olly Stone
Olly Stone is an English right-arm fast bowler known for raw pace. As a pace specialist with high potential but limited IPL experience, he could attract interest as an overseas “sleeper” pacer. He has experience playing in SA20, ILT20, BBL, and PSL.
6. Lance Morris
Lance Morris is a young Australian right-arm fast bowler. There won’t be many overseas pacers available in the auction pool for IPL 2026. He has played 35 T20 matches and has taken 40 wickets at an average of 22.95.
7. Michael Bracewell
Michael Bracewell was a part of RCB’s squad in IPL 2023 and came as a replacement player. He played five games that season and scored 58 runs. With the ball, he picked up six wickets at an average of 33.14.He has experience of playing in 198 T20 matches and has scored over 3000 runs.
8. Navdeep Saini
Navdeep Saini has played for RCB and RR in IPL so far and made his debut in 2019. He has taken 23 wickets at an average of 42.34. He has not played in the IPL in the last two seasons. However, he has been in decent form in domestic cricket and might get a buyer in the IPL 2026 auction.
9. Matthew Short
In IPL 2023, the Punjab Kings picked Matthew Short as a replacement player for Jonny Bairstow. He played six games that season and scored 117 runs at a strike rate of 127.17. Short is a permanent player in Australia’s T20I squad, and PBKS might pick him in the auction once again.
10. Kyle Mayers
Kyle Mayers played 13 matches in IPL 2023 with Lucknow Super Giants. He made 379 runs at an average of 29.15 and a strike rate of 144.10. He scored four half-centuries that season. He went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction but might get a team.
As the IPL continues to expand its talent pool, more players from emerging cricket nations are showing interest in entering the 2026 Auction. Several standout performers from the Canada Cricket Team are also expected to register this year, especially after impressive performances in North American leagues and qualifiers. Their inclusion adds a fresh dynamic to team strategies as franchises look for underrated talent with strong T20 potential.
Players From Various Associate Nations Signing Up For IPL 2026 Auction
A total of 1574 players registered for the IPL 2025 Auction. Out of these 1574 players, 409 overseas players were on the list. Four Canadian players registered for the IPL 2025 Auction but didn’t find any buyers. Names like Nicholas Kirton, Ravinderpal Singh, and Aaron Johnson could be among those signing up, though official confirmation is awaited.
Canada has qualified for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 that India and Sri Lanka will co-host. The Canadian players might register themselves for the IPL 2026 Auction. We have seen players from Nepal, the USA, and other associate nations get a chance in the auction. Hence, players from Canada also get an opportunity to showcase their skills. The T20 World Cup 2026 will be played much before the IPL 2026 starts, and it will be a great opportunity for Canadian players to get picked in the IPL 2026 Auction.
Players like Dilon Heyliger, Nicholas Kirton, Aaron Johnson, Navneet Dhaliwal, and Pargat Singh played the last edition of the T20 World Cup for Canada. These might be some of the players who will be there at this edition of IPL auction.
