Off the Red Sea, Jeddah — the second-largest city of Saudi Arabia — is considered the gateway to the holy city of Mecca. Over the next two days, however, the Benchmark Arena will not only put the nation on the cricketing map, but also end up being the gateway to riches for a plethora of cricketers.

The Indian Premier League's mega player auction before the 18th season next year is set for November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Abadi Al Johar Arena will host the event, where 10 franchises will finalize their squads from a pool of 574 players.

Get ready for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction! Find out everything you need to know about the dates, time, live streaming details, and where to watch the excitement unfold in Jeddah on4-25.

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With Jeddah set to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction on November 24 and 25, 2024, the trophy made its appearance in the Saudi Arabia city.The official handle of the cash-rich league shared a video on the official X handle of the trophy being taken through the roads of Jeddah and placed on important landmarks in the city.

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The countdown is nearing its end as Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is just hours away. The auction promises to be a memorable one, with everyone expecting record-breaking bids to happen.