The suspense is finally peaking as all 10 IPL teams gear up to reveal their retained and released players for the 2026 season. The deadline is locked for Saturday, November 15, and franchises must submit their final lists by 3 PM IST—setting up a high-voltage evening for fans across the country.
This year’s retentions come ahead of a mini-auction, which means teams have the freedom to retain as many players as they want, as long as their overall squad size stays within the 25-player limit. Each franchise is expected to receive a massive ₹120 crore purse, giving them plenty of room to build or rebuild their cores.
Read More :- IPL 2026 Trade: Heinrich Klaasen Set To Be Released By SRH — Why KKR, PBKS & RR Must Go After Him
What Time and Where to Watch IPL 2026 Retentions Live?
The full retention show will be broadcast nationwide, making it easy for fans to catch every update in real time.
TV Telecast
The IPL 2026 retention event will be aired live on the Star Sports Network, starting 5 PM IST.
Multiple regional language feeds — Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam — will also be available.
Free Live Streaming in India
You can watch the entire retention announcement for free on the JioHotstar app and its website.
Why This Retention Day Matters
The run-up to retention day has already seen plenty of whispers, trades, and last-minute negotiations. Some deals are done. Some are still just smoke without fire. But all of them are adding to the big question: Who stays, and who goes back into the 2026 auction pool?
Confirmed Trades Before Retention Day
A few deals are already official:
- Shardul Thakur has moved from LSG → MI for his existing fee of ₹2 crore.
- Sherfane Rutherford has joined MI from GT for ₹2.6 crore.
These early movements suggest Mumbai Indians are quietly strengthening their all-rounder options ahead of the rebuild.
Big Rumoured Trades That Could Shake Things Up
Several blockbuster trades have been widely reported—though not confirmed yet. If even one of these goes through, it could re-shape team strategies overnight:
- Sanju Samson → CSK, with Ravindra Jadeja + Sam Curran → RR (reported mega swap)
- Arjun Tendulkar → LSG for ₹30 lakh
- Mohammad Shami → LSG from SRH in an all-cash ₹10 crore deal
While these reports have set social media buzzing, we’ll know the truth only when the lists go live.
When Will Final Retentions Be Announced?
All teams must lock in their lists by 3 PM IST on November 15**, and the broadcast begins at 5 PM IST.
The two-hour gap is expected to be filled with analysis, early leaks, panel discussions, and plenty of fan speculation.
Read More :- 5 Players Mumbai Indians Could Release Ahead of IPL 2026 Auction
Why Fans Are Excited This Year
Since it’s a mini-auction, teams don’t have to follow the usual retention cap. They can hold back their full squad or overhaul it completely. This flexibility makes the 2026 retention day unpredictable — and that’s exactly why fans can’t wait.
Several teams are reportedly planning major changes after inconsistent campaigns last season, while some might double down on their long-term cores.
Quick Summary: IPL 2026 Retentions
- Date: Saturday, November 15
- TV Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar (Free)
- Deadline for teams: 3 PM IST
- Broadcast time: 5 PM IST
- Auction purse: ~₹120 crore per franchise
- Squad size limit: 25 players
