Jeddah To Host IPL 2025 Mega Auction On November 24-25

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, one of cricket’s marquee events, will be held at Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24-25. Initially slated for Riyadh, the auction venue was moved to Jeddah in a last-minute decision.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finalized Jeddah as the auction location and confirmed that 1,574 players have registered. This pool includes 320 capped players, 1,224 uncapped players, and 30 athletes from Associate Nations, intensifying the anticipation around franchise-building.

Auction Coincides with Border-Gavaskar Trophy Opener

The mega auction is set to coincide with the opening days of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, with the first Test kicking off in Perth on November 22.

With Disney Star holding the broadcast rights for both events, the IPL auction is expected to be scheduled to avoid any overlap with live coverage of the Test match, thanks to the time difference between Saudi Arabia and Australia.

Saudi Arabia Wins Over Other Cities

While the BCCI considered Dubai, Singapore, and even Vienna for the event, Saudi Arabia emerged as the final choice, following a detailed logistical review by BCCI delegations last month. With Jeddah’s hosting capabilities and the convenience it offers, the BCCI has ensured the auction will maintain its global appeal and smooth operation.

Intense Bidding Expected for Star Players

With player retentions completed, the IPL 2025 auction will see franchises battle over marquee names such as Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Arshdeep Singh, and Ishan Kishan.

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Each brings unique strengths to the T20 format: Pant with his aggressive wicketkeeping-batsmanship, Iyer’s leadership, and Rahul’s consistent batting. These star players are set to command some of the highest prices, as franchises aim to secure key assets for a powerful start to the 2025 season.

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