IPL 2027 — schedule, dates & auction preview
BCCI has confirmed the IPL 2027 window: 14 March to 30 May 2027. A mini-auction is scheduled for ~16 December 2026, with player retentions due in November 2026. Fixtures, venues and squads will be released closer to the tournament.
Quick facts
Calendar milestones
- November 2026Player retention deadline
Franchises lock in retained players ahead of the mini-auction. Cap on retentions usually announced separately.
- ~16 Dec 2026IPL 2027 mini-auction (provisional)
Mini-auction (not a mega) — only released and unretained players go under the hammer. Venue TBA.
- Jan – Feb 2027Fixtures & venues released
BCCI typically publishes the full match-by-match schedule six to eight weeks before kickoff.
- 14 March 2027IPL 2027 opening match
The 20th edition of the Indian Premier League begins. Venue TBA.
- 30 May 2027IPL 2027 Final
Champions of the 20th IPL crowned. Final venue traditionally announced ~3 months before the match.
Confirmed franchises (10)
Same ten franchises as IPL 2026. The next mega-auction (when teams rebuild squads from scratch) is expected ahead of IPL 2028 — IPL 2027 is a mini-auction season, meaning only released and unretained players go under the hammer.
Frequently asked
When does IPL 2027 start?
IPL 2027 is scheduled to begin on 14 March 2027, with the final on 30 May 2027. BCCI announced the window in 2024 as part of an unprecedented three-year IPL calendar disclosure designed to give franchises and international boards visibility on player availability.
When is the IPL 2027 auction?
The IPL 2027 mini-auction is provisionally scheduled for 16 December 2026. The exact venue has not yet been confirmed. Player retention deadlines for franchises typically fall in November 2026, ahead of the auction.
Is IPL 2027 a mega-auction year?
No — IPL 2027 will be a mini-auction. Mega-auctions happen on a roughly three-year cycle, with IPL 2025 being the most recent. The next mega-auction is expected ahead of IPL 2028.
How many teams will play in IPL 2027?
Ten franchises will compete in IPL 2027, the same line-up as IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
When will the IPL 2027 fixtures be announced?
Full match-by-match fixtures and venue allocations are typically released six to eight weeks before the tournament starts — so expect the IPL 2027 schedule in January or February 2027.
Who are the defending champions going into IPL 2027?
The IPL 2027 defending champions will be decided at the IPL 2026 Final on 31 May 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
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Information on this page is drawn from BCCI's 2024 announcement of the IPL 2025–27 calendar window. Specific dates, auction venue and fixtures will be confirmed by the league closer to the season. We update this page as official announcements land.