Sat Nov 23 12:35:12 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Mega Auction to Take Place in Jeddah
**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) announced that its 2025 mega auction will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24th and 25th, 2024. This marks a significant expansion of the IPL’s global reach.
The auction will feature 577 players, selected from a pool of 1,574 registrations. This includes 366 Indian players and 208 international players, with 318 uncapped Indian and 12 uncapped international players providing a mix of established stars and emerging talent. Teams will have 204 slots to fill, with 70 reserved for international players. The highest reserve price is INR 2 crore, with 81 players setting that as their minimum bid.
The auction will begin at 12:30 p.m. local time (3:30 p.m. IST) on November 24th. Fans in India and around the world can watch the live broadcast on Star Sports or stream it on the JioCinema app and website.
Mallika Sagar, the first female auctioneer in IPL history, will return to conduct the auction. The IPL 2025 season itself will commence on March 14th, 2025, culminating in the final on May 25th. The Jeddah auction promises to be a spectacle, showcasing the league’s growing international presence and providing a platform for intense bidding battles as teams build their squads for the upcoming season.
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