The ILT20 Season 5 Player Auction is scheduled for October 1, 2026, in Dubai. Multiple outlets report that more than 200 players from 23 countries are registered to take part in the auction.

Franchises will enter the event with auction purses ranging from about $1.3 million to $1.39 million. Coverage also notes that franchises must follow specific squad-size and composition requirements, including the inclusion of players from Associate nations.

Both sources describe the same key event details, including the date, location, number of registered players and participating countries, the purse range, and the requirement to include Associate-nation players. The reports mainly focus on the event logistics and auction rules rather than specific player names or team strategies.