Fans are excited for IPL 2025. Everyone is waiting for the new season of IPL to start. But before that IPL 2025 mega auction is to be held. Whose venue and deal are almost finalized. According to Sportstar, it is being said that, Mega Auction 2025 will be held on November 24 and 25 in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Last year the Indian Premier League auction was held in Dubai, UAE, but this time it will be held in a different city. This will be the first time that the IPL auction will be held in Riyadh or any other city in Saudi Arabia.
BCCI has informally shared a schedule with the franchises regarding the mega auction, but is yet to make an official announcement. The board is expected to announce this in a few days. London and Singapore were also in the running to host the auctions, but Saudi Arabia was considered due to favorable timing for the broadcast. Revenue is also generated from the telecast of IPL auction and in view of this, there is full hope of Saudi Arabia being selected.
Some sources say that the BCCI and IPL officials are in the final stages of finalizing the venue of the auction to accommodate the huge delegation including teams from ten franchises and broadcasters Disney, Star and Jio. The delegation is likely to stay here for three days and the auction will continue for two days. This will be an important opportunity for all those franchises who want to choose a solid team for the coming season. The franchises are waiting for a formal announcement by BCCI regarding the venue and dates so that the logistical issues can be sorted out as soon as possible.
In comparison to Dubai, Saudi Arabia is considered an expensive city. The city of Dubai also has the experience of hosting ICC events and meetings as the ICC is headquartered here, but BCCI believes that in a country like Saudi Arabia where cricket is less popular, it can be used to organize events there. need to be taken to the market.
