TL;DR
- IPL 2026 Retention deadline is November 15, 5 p.m. IST, for player lists.
- Teams must finalize kept and released players before the mini auction.
- Watch the IPL Retention deadline show live on Star Sports Network in India.
- Stream the IPL 2026 Retention deadline show online via Jio Hotstar App and Website.
Anticipation is high among cricket enthusiasts worldwide regarding the IPL 2026 Retention deadline, preceding the eagerly awaited mini auction scheduled for December 16.
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Teams are required to submit their final rosters of kept and cut players by November 15, in anticipation of the 19th Indian Premier League season, the upcoming auctions, and subsequent player acquisition events.
AllSportsPeople is providing a comprehensive guide on how and where to view the IPL Retention deadline show within India.
The deadline for IPL 2026 player retention is not yet announced.
Saturday, November 15, at 5 p.m. (IST) marks the deadline for IPL player retention. By this time, all ten franchises must have finalized their lists of players to be kept and those to be released.
You can catch the IPL Retention deadline show on television at the following locations.
The fans in India can watch the IPL Retention deadline show live on the Star Sports Network.
Wondering how to catch the IPL 2026 Retention deadline show live online?
The IPL 2026 Retention deadline will be streamed live on the Jio Hotstar App and Website.
| Country | TV Channel | Online Live Stream |
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar App and Website |
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