Brief
BCCI signals December 16 IPL 2027 auction in Goa
Franchises were notified via a WhatsApp message from the BCCI logistics team, though an official email confirmation is still pending.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed IPL franchises that the 2027 player auction will take place on December 16 in Goa, with an auction briefing scheduled for December 15, according to two Indian news outlets.
What happened
Both Business Today and India.com report that the BCCI communicated the auction date and venue to teams on October 17. The notification was sent through a WhatsApp message from the board’s logistics team, indicating that the auction will be held at the ITC Grand Goa resort.
What the reports add
Business Today cites a source who told PTI that the BCCI has formally informed the franchises of the December 16 auction date and the December 15 briefing. India.com adds that the WhatsApp note specifically mentions the venue – ITC Grand Goa – and that the message was intended to help teams arrange travel and accommodation.
What was said
"The BCCI has informed the teams on the date of the auction, which is December 16, and the auction briefing will be held on December 15," a source told PTI, as reported by Business Today.
India.com reproduced the exact wording of the WhatsApp note: "The IPL 2026 Player Auction will take place on December 16, 2026, at ITC Grand Goa and the auction briefing will be held on December 15, 2026."
How it came about
The announcement follows the BCCI’s recent postponement of an IPL stakeholders meeting scheduled for October 15, which was delayed due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ceremony (see earlier coverage). It also marks the return of the auction to India after three editions held abroad – Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi – as noted by Business Today.
Key facts
- The IPL 2027 auction is slated for December 16, 2026, in Goa. (businesstoday.in)
- An auction briefing will be held on December 15, 2026. (businesstoday.in)
- The BCCI communicated the date and venue via a WhatsApp message on October 17. (india.com)
Sources
- [1] businesstoday.in
- [2] india.com
