IPL auction returns to Goa in December 2027 after three years overseas

The IPL auction will return to India after three years with Goa selected as the venue for the 2027 edition. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the event is scheduled for December 15 and 16, following previous editions in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.

The board has set September 28 as the deadline for IPL franchises to submit player retentions ahead of the auction. Saikia noted that the move back to India comes after recent overseas editions, with the smaller auction size making it easier to secure a domestic venue.

The BCCI has yet to decide on the Impact Player rule for next season and is seeking franchise feedback. The Women's Premier League auction is scheduled for October 28 in Kochi, with the fifth WPL running from January 14 to February 7.