Key 2026 Milestones

• Player Pool Release: Feb 18–20
• Auction Day: Around Mar 20
• Tournament Window: June

Financial Structure

• Auction Purse: INR 50 Lakhs per franchise
• Minimum Spend: INR 45 Lakhs (mandatory)
• Salary Payments: Within 45 days post-season
• Bank Guarantee: INR 50 Lakhs

Retention & Player Rights

• Retain 1 player from 2025 squad (max INR 12.5 Lakhs)
• 1 RTM Card per franchise
• New franchises hold RTM Veto Power

Squad Rules

• 14–15 auction/retention players
• + 2 development players
• Total Squad: 16–17 players

Player Eligibility

Auction pool includes players meeting league participation criteria (state/national representation).

Auction Flow

Final Player Pool

Retentions Confirmed

Open Bidding

Squad Completion

Replacement Policy

Allowed only for season-ending injuries or full unavailability.

Replacement fees depend on timing (pre-season / mid-season).

Governance & Disputes

MPL Governing Council remains the final authority on auction decisions and compliance.