IPL 2026 Retention Live: Date, Time, Trades, Auction & Live Streaming Details

The final day has arrived. All 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises must submit their final list of retained and released players by Saturday, November 15th. The fate of several marquee players will be decided, and it will be interesting to see who will be brought back in the auction. Ten players have already been traded before the retention deadline.

The biggest trade was that of Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja. Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings acquired Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan also traded Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. Mumbai Indians added three players to their squad through trade: Shardul Thakur, Rutherford, and Markande.

Important IPL Information

The IPL 2026 mini auction will be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16th. With the mini auction, teams will focus on retaining as many players as possible to avoid disrupting their team structure. A team can have a maximum of 25 players, and the total match fee can be ₹120 crore.

It's also worth noting that teams can make trades even after announcing their retention lists for IPL 2026. The trading window, which opens on June 4, a day after the IPL 2025 final, will remain open until a week before the IPL auction.

When will the IPL 2026 retention take place?

The IPL 2026 retention will take place on Saturday, November 15, at 5 p.m. It will begin with the last ball of the second day of the first Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

How can I watch the IPL 2026 retention live stream?

Fans can watch the IPL 2026 retention live stream on the Star Sports Network.

Where can I watch the IPL 2026 retention live stream?

The IPL 2026 retention will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.

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