The offline IPL Auction Simulation was conducted on 23 April 2026 at the SSCBS campus in a structured and immersive format designed to replicate the dynamics of a real-world player auction. Shortlisted teams participated in a live auction environment, taking on the role of franchise strategists and competing to build the most effective squads. Each team was allocated a fixed budget and tasked with constructing a balanced squad under defined constraints. The auction was conducted in real time, with teams engaging in competitive bidding while continuously adapting their strategies based on remaining resources and the actions of competing teams.