The stage of IPL 2026 auction started being set up in Abu Dhabi, behind the scenes view revealed before the auction; watch video

IPL 2026 Auction Abu Dhabi Video: The excitement in the cricket world regarding the IPL 2026 auction is at its peak. All ten franchises are busy finalizing their respective strategies. On which player to bid big, who to ignore and what combination can make the team balanced.

The management of the franchises is working day and night to find answers to all these questions. Meanwhile, the Indian Premier League has shared a special glimpse of the preparations before the auction through social media.

Stage set for IPL 2026 auction

In the video released by IPL, the preparations going on at the Etihad Center in Abu Dhabi can be clearly seen. The auction hall is being decorated in a completely professional style. Table setup, seating arrangements for the franchisees, technical systems and broadcast-related arrangements – everything is being worked on in detail, so that there are no problems of any kind during the auction.

When and where will IPL 2026 auction take place?

The IPL 2026 auction will start on December 16 at 2:30 pm (Indian time). This time the auction is being organized outside India, at the Etihad Center in Abu Dhabi. A total of 1390 players had registered for this auction, but after shortlisting only 350 players got a place in the final list. These include 240 Indian and 110 foreign players. The special thing is that among the shortlisted players, there are 112 players who have played international cricket, while 238 players are uncapped.

Remaining purse and empty slots of IPL teams