Updated: 28 October 2026
IPL 2027: Schedule, Teams, Auction and Latest Updates
IPL 2027 is the 20th season of the Indian Premier League. Ten teams are set to play 74 matches, and the BCCI wants the season to start in March and finish by the middle of May 2027. Before a ball is bowled, there is the mini auction, which is expected on 16 December 2026 in Goa.
We update this page every time something changes, and we tell you clearly what is confirmed and what is still only expected.
20th
season of the IPL
10
teams
74
matches planned
16 Dec
auction in Goa (expected)
Quick facts
IPL 2027 at a Glance
Here is everything we know about IPL 2027 right now. The status column shows how sure each detail is, so you never have to guess.
| Detail | What we know | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Season | 20th edition (the first IPL was in 2008) | Confirmed |
| Teams | 10, the same teams as 2026 | Confirmed |
| Matches | 74 (70 league games and 4 playoffs) | Expected |
| Season window | March to mid-May 2027 | Expected |
| Exact start and final dates | Not out yet | Not announced |
| Auction | Wednesday, 16 December 2026, ITC Grand Goa | Reported |
| Retention deadline | Sunday, 15 November 2026 | Reported |
| Defending champions | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (won 2025 and 2026) | Confirmed |
| TV and streaming in India | Star Sports and JioHotstar | Confirmed |
Reported means a trusted outlet has reported it, but the BCCI has not put out a formal announcement yet. Expected means the BCCI has talked about it, but it can still change.
Mark your calendar
IPL 2027 Key Dates
The 2027 season really starts in November, when teams decide who stays and who goes. These are the dates to watch.
| Date | What happens | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2026 | Last day for teams to submit their retained and released players | Reported |
| Until about a week before the auction | Teams can still trade players with each other | Expected |
| 15 Dec 2026 | Auction briefing for all ten teams in Goa | Reported |
| 16 Dec 2026 | IPL 2027 mini auction at ITC Grand Goa | Reported |
| Early 2027 | Full match schedule released | Not announced |
| March 2027 | First match of the season | Expected |
| By mid-May 2027 | IPL 2027 final | Expected |
In June 2026, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board wants the season to start as early as 10 March and end by 15 May, to avoid the worst of the summer heat and pre-monsoon rain. We will change these rows as soon as the dates are fixed.
Auction
IPL 2027 Auction: Date, Venue and Rules
The IPL 2027 auction is expected on Wednesday, 16 December 2026, at the ITC Grand in Goa, with a briefing for the teams a day earlier. In September, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the auction would be held in Goa in December. The exact date reached the teams through a BCCI message, so it looks firm, but there is no formal notice yet.
This is the first IPL auction in India since December 2022, when Kochi hosted it. The three auctions after that were held in Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi. The date also clashes with the second India vs Sri Lanka ODI in Bengaluru, so keep an eye out for any change.
Is IPL 2027 a mega auction?
No. It is a mini auction, and the last one of the 2023 to 2027 cycle. Teams keep most of their squads and use the auction to fill a few gaps. The next mega auction, where squads are rebuilt almost from scratch, is planned before IPL 2028.
Auction rules in short
- Teams can retain as many players as they like before a mini auction
- A squad can have up to 25 players, with up to 8 from overseas
- No Right to Match (RTM) cards, so teams must bid again for players they release
- The 2027 purse is not announced yet. Each team had ₹125 crore at the 2026 auction
- The total salary cap for 2027 is reported at ₹157 crore. This covers the purse, performance pay and match fees
- Start time is not announced. The 2026 auction began at 2:30 PM IST
Trades done so far
| Player | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | Lucknow Super Giants | Delhi Capitals |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Delhi Capitals | Lucknow Super Giants |
| T Natarajan | Delhi Capitals | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Zeeshan Ansari | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi Capitals |
Last checked on 28 October 2026. Pant and Kuldeep were swapped in June. We add every new trade here once it is done, not when it is only a rumour.
All 10 franchises
IPL 2027 Teams
The same ten teams are back for 2027. Pick a team to see its full squad, the players it kept, the players it let go and everyone it buys at the auction.
IPL titles by team
| Team | Titles | Winning seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 5 | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023 |
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 2012, 2014, 2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2025, 2026 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 2016 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 2008 |
| Gujarat Titans | 1 | 2022 |
| Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants | 0 | Still waiting for their first title |
Deccan Chargers won the 2009 title, but that team no longer plays in the IPL.
Last season
IPL 2026 Recap: How Last Season Ended
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final on 31 May 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat made 155 for 8, and RCB chased it down to win back-to-back titles under Rajat Patidar. That makes RCB the team everyone has to beat in 2027.
Champions
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Beat GT by 5 wickets in the final
Orange Cap
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
776 runs for Rajasthan Royals
Purple Cap
Kagiso Rabada
29 wickets for Gujarat Titans
Sooryavanshi was also named the Most Valuable Player of the season. RCB finished top of the league table, ahead of Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals.
Fresh from the newsroom
Latest IPL 2027 News
Retentions, trades, auction buys and squad news, newest first.
Watch legally
Where to Watch IPL 2027
In India
JioStar holds the IPL rights in India until the end of the 2027 season. You can watch on the Star Sports channels on TV, or stream on the JioHotstar app and website.
Outside India
Broadcasters change from country to country, and most deals for 2027 are not public yet. We will list the official channel for each country, including the UAE, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the UK and the USA, before the season starts.
IPL 2027 Live does not stream matches or link to unofficial streams. Please use the official broadcaster in your country.
Your questions
IPL 2027 FAQs
When does IPL 2027 start?
The BCCI has not announced the exact dates yet. In June 2026, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board wants to start as early as 10 March 2027 and finish by 15 May, so the season avoids the summer heat and pre-monsoon rain. We will update this answer as soon as the dates are fixed.
When and where is the IPL 2027 auction?
The IPL 2027 auction is expected on Wednesday, 16 December 2026, at the ITC Grand in Goa. The BCCI shared this date with all ten teams, along with a briefing on 15 December. It is the first IPL auction held in India since 2022.
Is IPL 2027 a mega auction?
No. The IPL 2027 auction is a mini auction, and the last one of the 2023 to 2027 cycle. The next mega auction is planned before the 2028 season.
How many teams and matches will IPL 2027 have?
IPL 2027 will have 10 teams and 74 matches: 70 league games and 4 playoff games. The BCCI has said there are no plans to grow the league to 94 matches for now.
Who won IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won IPL 2026. They beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 31 May 2026. It was their second title in a row.
When will the IPL 2027 schedule be released?
The full IPL 2027 schedule is not out yet. In recent seasons, the BCCI has released the fixtures a few weeks before the first match. We will add the full match list here the day it comes out.
Where can I watch IPL 2027 in India?
In India, IPL 2027 will be shown on the Star Sports channels on TV and streamed on JioHotstar. JioStar holds the rights until the end of the 2027 season.
How We Check Our Facts
Every date and number on this page comes from BCCI statements reported by trusted news outlets, and from official season records. When a detail is not confirmed, we say so. If you spot something wrong, tell us and we will fix it fast.
Main sources for this update: Wisden (season window and match count), Business Standard (auction date and rules), Republic World (Goa venue), India TV (trades and retention deadline) and IPL 2026 season records.