IPL 2025 schedule from mega auction to final, know what is special this time

IPL 2025: Preparations for mega auction in full swing

The upcoming IPL mega auction will be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In this, bidding is going to be done on legendary players like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Starc, and Glenn Maxwell.

• total players: 574
  • Indian player: 366
  • foreign players: 208 (from 3 associate countries)

detailed schedule of ipl

• ipl 2025: 14 March to 25 May (74 matches)
• ipl 2026: 15 March to 31 May
• ipl 2027: 14 March to 30 May

Availability of foreign players

International cricket boards have allowed most foreign players to participate in the IPL for the next three seasons.

• Australia: Players will be available after the series against Pakistan ends in March 2026.
• England: ECB has listed 18 central contract players.
• other countries: Players from South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, and Zimbabwe will also be ready for the entire season.

Pakistani players will remain out

Pakistan players have not got a chance to participate in this league since IPL 2008. His absence will continue in the next three seasons also.

What is special this time?

1. Mega auction in Jeddah: For the first time, IPL auction is being organized in Saudi Arabia.
2. Eyes on Rishabh Pant: Franchises are eyeing Pant, who was released by Delhi Capitals.
3. Big players, big thrillsCompetition in the auction is going to increase with the presence of foreign players like Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell.