The IPL 2026 Retention Day arrives on Saturday (November 15), as the franchises are set to announce the final list of their retained players ahead of auction.
Several marquee swaps made headlines, such
as Sanju Samson moving to CSK and Ravindra Jadeja heading to Rajasthan Royals. The focus was on balancing youth and experience, with many teams releasing high-cost players to bolster auction budgets. The trading window remains open even after retention, offering strategic flexibility ahead of the December auction.
This retention reveal is significant as it will show which players each IPL franchise has chosen to retain ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. It will also provide insight into how much money each team will have left for the upcoming auction, which is expected to take place in Abu Dhabi, likely on December 15 or 16, 2025. If confirmed, this auction will be the third consecutive IPL auction held outside India.
The retention event is expected to last around two hours as all ten franchises finalize and announce their retention lists. Fans can expect live coverage showcasing discussions on the retention choices for each team, helping them get ready for the mini-auction phase of IPL 2026.
When will the IPL 2026 Retention List be Announced?
The IPL 2026 player retention event will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Fans can watch the retention announcements live starting from 5 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
IPL 2026 Retention Day Live Streaming: Where to Watch Retention Announcements?
The official live streaming is available for free on the JioHotstar app and website, the official streaming partner of the Indian Premier League in India. Additionally, the retention event will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network channels on television from 5 pm IST on Saturday.
