When and where was the IPL 2025 auction?

The IPL 2025 auction was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time, with the Abade Al Johar Arena being the first-ever venue outside India for an auction of the Indian Premier League. A total of 1,574 players registered, including 1,165 Indian and 409 overseas players. Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player ever sold at the auction, going to Lucknow SuperGiants for ₹27 crore, while 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to be bought at auction by Rajasthan Royals.