BPL 2026 Auction: Rules, Venue, Schedule and How to Watch
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BPL 2026 Auction: Rules, Venue, Schedule and How to Watch
BPL 2026 Auction: Rules, Venue, Schedule and How to Watch
The auction for the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will be held today (30 November). All six franchises will participate in the auction at a five-star hotel in Dhaka as they look to build their squads for the new season.
A total of 158 local and 267 foreign cricketers have been listed for the auction, from which teams will finalize their squads. Combined, the franchises are set to sign at least 84 players from the auction.
BPL Auction Schedule
Date: 30 November 2025 (Sunday)
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Radisson Blu Water Garden, Dhaka
Start Time: 4:00 PM (BST)
Where to Watch the BPL Auction
The auction will be broadcast live on T Sports from 4:00 PM.
Additionally, the BCB YouTube Channel will stream the event live.
Teams Participating in the Auction
Existing teams:
Dhaka Capitals
Rangpur Riders
New teams:
Chattogram Royals
Sylhet Titans
Rajshahi Warriors
Noakhali Express
BPL Auction Rules and Regulations
Retention Rules
Each team may retain up to 2 local and 2 foreign players from BPL seasons 13 to 16.
If any new franchise joins in season 13, they may directly sign 2 local and 2 foreign players.
Auction Segments
Local Players (in Bangladeshi Taka)
Foreign Players (in USD)
Local Player Categories (6 categories)
A, B, C, D, E, F — 158 domestic players
Base Prices
Category A: 50 lakh
Category B: 35 lakh
Category C: 22 lakh
Category D: 18 lakh
Category E: 14 lakh
Category F: 11 lakh
Bid Increment Rules
A Category: +5 lakh per bid
B Category: +3 lakh
C Category: +1 lakh
D/E/F Categories: +50,000 per bid
Squad Requirement (Local Players)
Each franchise (excluding direct signings) must pick minimum 12 and maximum 14 local players from the auction.
Mandatory picks:
At least 2 players from A & B categories combined
At least 6 players from C & D categories
At least 4 players from E & F categories
Purse Amount
Each team can spend up to 4.5 crore BDT for local players (excluding direct signings).
Unsold Player Re-auction
If a player goes unsold in the main auction:
Their category will be downgraded by one (except F category).
A → B
B → C
C → D
D → E
E → F
F remains F
A separate re-auction will be held for these players.
FOREIGN PLAYER AUCTION (USD)
Categories (5 categories)
A, B, C, D, E – Total 267 foreign players
Base Prices
Category A: $35,000
Category B: $25,000
Category C: $20,000
Category D: $15,000
Category E: $10,000
Bid Increments
A Category: +$5,000 per bid
B Category: +$3,000
C Category: +$2,000
D Category: +$1,500
E Category: +$1,000
Foreign Player Quota
A team may sign unlimited foreign players,
But must pick at least 2 foreign players from the auction.
Purse Amount
A maximum budget of $350,000 USD (including direct signings) for foreign players.
Squad Composition Rules
Maximum 16 local players, of which minimum 12 must be from the auction.
Maximum 2 direct signings (local) and 2 direct signings (foreign) allowed.
Playing XI must include minimum 2 and maximum 4 foreign players.
Total squad size: maximum 22 players.
Each team may appoint up to 12 officials.
Final squad must be submitted to the Governing Council within 24 hours of the auction.
Player Payment Structure
25% — at the start of the contract
50% — before the last league match
25% — before the tournament ends
Fitness Requirement
Every player must pass a fitness test within 48 hours after joining the team.
