All ten IPL franchises are required to submit their final retention lists ahead of the 2025 auction. The deadline for announcing these retentions was set for October 31, 2024, with a cutoff time of 5 PM IST. For the 2025-27 IPL cycle, the IPL Governing Council has introduced updated retention guidelines, allowing franchises to retain a maximum of six players. Teams now have the option to use either direct retentions or deploy a Right To Match (RTM) card, marking the RTM’s first return since the 2018 Mega Auction. Also Read: KL Rahul Part Ways With Lucknow Super Giants Ahead of IPL 2025 According to the new rules, each team can retain up to five capped players and two uncapped players, with a strict limit of six retained players overall. This shift is aimed at enhancing team strategy and improving player management across future seasons. A notable change for the IPL 2025 Auction is the increase in the minimum bid amount for a player, which has gone up from 20 lakhs to 30 lakhs. Which Channel Will The IPL 2025 Retention Live Update? Star Sports and Sports18 have joined forces as broadcast partners for the 2025 IPL season. The IPL 2025 retention event, set to go live on October 31 at 4 PM IST, will be aired exclusively on both channels. Where To Watch IPL 2025 Retention Live Online? The IPL 2025 Retention will be streamed for free on Jio Cinema, accessible via both the app and website, starting at 4:30 PM IST on October 31.