The first player auction will take place in London on 11 and 12 March. Players not already signed or retained will have their team and pay set up by an auction. The salary pot for the men's and women's competitions has increased by 45% to £2.05m per side, and the minimum salary for a female player has also risen by 50% to $15,000. The number of overseas players in both competitions has also increased from three to four.