The player auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 will be conducted on 21 May at the Shangri-La Colombo commencing from noon, according to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

This is the second successive year that the LPL, which is growing in strength and popularity, is conducting a player auction. During the initial three editions, the players were picked by a player draft. 

Each team has the option of having a maximum of 24 and a minimum of 20 players in a squad, while each squad should consist of six overseas players.

It will be mandatory to have an Under 23 Sri Lankan player in the playing XI. The LPL will be conducted from 1 to 21 July in Kandy, Dambulla, and Colombo.