As the IPL 2025 mega auction is nearing, BCCI has finalised the venue and date for this year’s auction. Earlier it was reported that BCCI is keen to move their auction venue to Singapore but now a report from the Times of India has confirmed that the mega auction is scheduled to take place in Dubai on November 30th. However, the BCCI are yet to make an official announcement on the same. Mufaddal Vohra’s Tweet: 🚨 IPL MEGA AUCTION...!!! 🚨- The BCCI likely to conduct the IPL auction on 30th November in Dubai. (Sahil Malhotra/TOI). pic.twitter.com/eZHTOkFxGl — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 17, 2024 The BCCI arranged last year’s mini-auction at the Coca-Cola Venue in Dubai. So the earlier speculations were stating that they could move to another venue this year. The mega auction brings an opportunity for the IPL franchises to assemble their team with new players that bring special roles to the team. Franchises have an option to bid for their selective players and add them to their teams. Also Read: KL Rahul Not Likely To Be Retained By LSG For IPL 2025 - Reports The IPL 2025 auction brings a fresh set of rules and high expectations. With teams allowed to retain 6 players; including 4 capped and 2 uncapped, this year's auction will turn into a fierce competition to secure top cricket talent. With an auction purse of INR 120 Crore, teams are equipped with significant financial power to build squads capable of dominating the competition. As the mega auction approaches closer, IPL teams are focused on finalising their retention lists, with the deadline set for October 31, 2024.