IPL retention deadline is November 15 ahead of December 16 mini-auction in Goa, with trades and budget planning ahead of the 2027 season. The IPL 2027 auction is scheduled for December 16 in Goa, with franchises required to submit their player retention lists by November 15. IPL 2027 auction returns to India after three years. The auction date and the deadline for player retentions have now been announced.