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Guides for running a player auction

Practical notes on how a sports player auction works, written for organizers.

Team owners at a table watching a cricket player card on a large screen, with an operator at a side desk.

What Is a Sports Player Auction? A Complete Guide

A sports player auction is a live event where teams bid for players, one at a time. Each team spends from a purse the organizer sets. When a player is sold, that player joins the winning team’s squad and the price comes off that team’s purse.