Disclaimer

IPL Retention is an independent fan resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) or any IPL franchise.

Information only

All content on this website is provided for general information. Squad lists are each team's current squad going into the retention window, compiled from the 2025 mega auction, the 2026 mini-auction and confirmed trades. Prices are current contract values, not confirmed 2027 retention fees.

Dates and announcements

The 17 November 2026 retention deadline and the 16 December 2026 mini-auction date and Goa venue are based on reports to franchises. A formal BCCI announcement is awaited, and details may change.

No rumours

Released and registered player lists are published only once they are official. We do not publish unverified rumours, and no player picks or prices are invented.

Trademarks

Team names, league names and related marks belong to their respective owners and are used only to identify the teams and competitions we cover.

Corrections

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