IPL 2025 Mega Auction set for November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction will take place on November 24-25 at the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is the second consecutive year the auction is held outside India, following last year's event in Dubai. A total of 574 players will be auctioned, including 366 Indian and 208 overseas players. The auction aims to surpass last year's record bid of INR 24.75 crore for Australian pacer Mitchell Starc. The Abady Al Johar Arena, with a capacity of 15,000, is part of Saudi Arabia's strategy to enhance its global sports presence. This event also acknowledges the significant South Asian cricket fanbase in the region.