The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday confirmed that the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 auction, originally scheduled for November 17 and later postponed to November 21, will now take place on November 23.
The auction will see the five franchises compete to sign both domestic and foreign players at a five-star hotel in Dhaka.
The delay in the auction may also push back the tournament by about a week, with the BPL now expected to start after the originally planned date of December 19.
In the first two editions of the BPL (2012 and 2013), players were selected via auction. From 2015, the league switched to a draft system, which remained in place until the last season. To accommodate franchise requests, the upcoming edition will return to the auction format, the BCB confirmed.
The council has also finalized the five franchise owners for the next season, based on financial transparency and other criteria.
Key Regulations
Direct Signings (Before Auction):
Each franchise may directly sign a maximum of two (02) overseas players before the Players’ Auction 2026.
Recruitment from Auction:
Each team must acquire a minimum of two (02) overseas players through the Auction.
Unlimited Overseas Registration:
Overseas player registration and recruitment will remain open and unrestricted throughout the tournament. Teams may register or replace overseas players, on logical grounds, at any stage— subject to BPL Governing Council approval.
Playing XI Requirement:
Each franchise must field a minimum of two (02) and a maximum of four (04) overseas players in its Playing XI.
