The IPL 2025 mega auction is set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, with a total of 574 players up for signing. Among the 10 teams, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals were the only franchises to retain their full quota of six players, while a total of 46 players were retained overall. The 574 players include 12 marquee players divided into two sets, who will be the first to be auctioned, followed by other capped and uncapped players.

The second day of the mega event will feature an accelerated auction starting from player No. 117 on the list. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM IST (12:00 local time) and will be broadcasted on Star Sports with live streaming available on the Jio Cinema app and website. The auction will be held at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The upcoming season of the IPL is scheduled to start on March 14, 2025, with the final match set for May 25. Fans are eagerly anticipating the auction to see which players will be joining their favorite teams for the upcoming season.