Jeddah took center stage in the world of cricket as Saudi Arabia hosted the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega player auction on November 24 and 25, 2024. The two-day event was held at Abady Al-Johar Arena, also known as Benchmark Arena, in Jeddah.
The auction brought together 10 IPL franchises competing to build their squads ahead of the new season, with a total of 577 players available for bidding. Teams used the event to secure talent through a fast-paced bidding process that forms one of the most closely watched moments on the cricket calendar.
Why it matters locally
Hosting a marquee cricket event of this scale highlights Saudi Arabia's growing profile as a destination for major international sporting occasions. For the large community of cricket fans living in the Kingdom — including residents and expatriates in Jeddah and across the country — having the auction take place locally brought one of the sport's biggest global moments closer to home.
The auction was a professional sporting event organized for the participating franchises and was not a public ticketed activity. There was no public entry fee, no consumer registration channel, and no published pricing linked to attendance. No government application or service was involved for the auction itself.
Based on the information currently available, there is no confirmed arrangement for a 2026 IPL player auction to be held in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Living will share verified updates on future sporting events as they are announced.
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