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List of IPL Franchise Values and Revenue

Current brand valuations, enterprise values, and estimated annual revenues of all IPL teams as of 2025-2026.

12 itemsUpdated Mar 25, 2026

The IPL has transformed franchises into high-value sports assets. Valuations are driven by media rights, sponsorships, fan base, digital presence, and on-field success. The overall IPL ecosystem crossed $18.5 billion in 2025. Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerged as the most valuable team post their strong performances, while Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings continue to command premium valuations due to massive global fan followings.

#	Name	Value	Revenue sources
1	Royal Challengers Bengaluru $269 million brand value Highest valued IPL franchise in 2025-26 reports, boosted by passionate fan base and strong digital engagement.	$269 million	Sponsorships, media rights share
2	Mumbai Indians $242 million Consistent top-2 valuation with 5 IPL titles and one of the strongest global brands.	$242 million	—
3	Chennai Super Kings $235 million Massive loyal 'Yellow Army' fan base and 5 titles keep CSK among the most valuable teams.	$235 million	—
4	Kolkata Knight Riders $227 million Recent title wins and strong Bollywood + celebrity ownership boosted valuation significantly.	$227 million	—
5	Delhi Capitals $198 million Steady growth under new ownership and improved on-field performances.	$198 million	—
6	Punjab Kings $141 million Highest year-on-year growth in some valuation reports due to new home ground and aggressive marketing.	$141 million	—
7	Sunrisers Hyderabad $135 million Strong following in South India and consistent playoff appearances.	$135 million	—
8	Rajasthan Royals $130 million Pioneers of data-driven cricket with a loyal Rajasthan base.	$130 million	—
9	Gujarat Titans $125 million Impressive valuation for a new franchise after back-to-back final appearances.	$125 million	—
10	Lucknow Super Giants $120 million Rapid rise since 2022 debut with strong Uttar Pradesh fan support.	$120 million	—
11	Overall IPL Ecosystem $18.5 billion+ Combined valuation of all franchises and central IPL revenue pool continues to grow rapidly.	$18.5 billion	—
12	Revenue Streams Common to all teams Central revenue share from media rights ($6.2 billion deal), title sponsorship, team sponsors, merchandise, and digital rights.	—	—

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 25, 2026.

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