| 1 | IPL 2008 Total Prize Pool: ₹10.8 crore The inaugural season had a modest prize pool of ₹10.8 crore. Winner (Rajasthan Royals) received ₹4.8 crore, runner-up (CSK) received ₹2.4 crore. | 2,008 | ₹4.8 crore | ₹1.8 crore | ₹1.8 crore |
| 2 | IPL 2009 Total Prize Pool: ₹10.8 crore Prize structure remained identical to 2008. Winner (Deccan Chargers) and runner-up (RCB) received ₹4.8 crore and ₹2.4 crore respectively. | 2,009 | ₹4.8 crore | ₹1.8 crore | ₹1.8 crore |
| 3 | IPL 2010 Total Prize Pool: ~₹22.5 crore Prize money saw a major jump in 2010. The winner's share doubled to ₹10 crore and the runner-up received ₹5 crore. | 2,010 | ₹10 crore | ₹3.75 crore | ₹3.75 crore |
| 4 | IPL 2011 Total Prize Pool: ~₹22.5 crore The same prize structure as 2010 was maintained. Winner (CSK) took ₹10 crore and runner-up (RCB) ₹5 crore. | 2,011 | ₹10 crore | ₹3.75 crore | ₹3.75 crore |
| 5 | IPL 2012 Total Prize Pool: ~₹22.5 crore Prize pool unchanged from 2010–2011 cycle. Winner (KKR) received ₹10 crore. | 2,012 | ₹10 crore | ₹3.75 crore | ₹3.75 crore |
| 6 | IPL 2013 Total Prize Pool: ~₹37.5 crore Prize pool increased significantly with the winner now earning ₹15 crore. Runner-up received ₹10 crore. | 2,013 | ₹15 crore | ₹6.25 crore | ₹6.25 crore |
| 7 | IPL 2014 Total Prize Pool: ~₹37.5 crore Same prize structure as 2013. Winner (KKR) received ₹15 crore and runner-up (KXIP) received ₹10 crore. | 2,014 | ₹15 crore | ₹6.25 crore | ₹6.25 crore |
| 8 | IPL 2015 Total Prize Pool: ~₹37.5 crore Prize structure unchanged from 2013–2014. Winner (MI) received ₹15 crore and runner-up (CSK) received ₹10 crore. | 2,015 | ₹15 crore | ₹6.25 crore | ₹6.25 crore |
| 9 | IPL 2016 Total Prize Pool: ₹42 crore A significant jump — the winner's prize increased to ₹20 crore for the first time. Runner-up received ₹11 crore. This structure set the benchmark for future seasons. | 2,016 | ₹20 crore | ₹6 crore | ₹5 crore |
| 10 | IPL 2017 Total Prize Pool: ₹42 crore Prize pool remained at ₹42 crore. Winner (MI) received ₹20 crore and runner-up (RPS) received ₹11 crore. | 2,017 | ₹20 crore | ₹6 crore | ₹5 crore |
| 11 | IPL 2018 Total Prize Pool: ₹45 crore A slight increase. The runner-up prize rose to ₹12.5 crore. Winner (CSK) received ₹20 crore. | 2,018 | ₹20 crore | ₹6.25 crore | ₹6.25 crore |
| 12 | IPL 2019 Total Prize Pool: ₹45 crore Same prize structure as 2018. Winner (MI) received ₹20 crore and runner-up (CSK) received ₹12.5 crore. | 2,019 | ₹20 crore | ₹6.25 crore | ₹6.25 crore |
| 13 | IPL 2020 Total Prize Pool: ₹24.5 crore (COVID reduction) COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant reduction in the prize pool. Winner (MI) received ₹10 crore and runner-up (DC) received ₹6.25 crore — the lowest payouts since 2012. | 2,020 | ₹10 crore | ₹4.375 crore | ₹3.875 crore |
| 14 | IPL 2021 Total Prize Pool: ₹45 crore (restored) Prize structure fully restored to pre-COVID levels. Winner (CSK) received ₹20 crore and runner-up (KKR) received ₹12.5 crore. | 2,021 | ₹20 crore | ₹6.25 crore | ₹6.25 crore |
| 15 | IPL 2022 Total Prize Pool: ₹46.5 crore Prize pool reached ₹46.5 crore. Winner (GT) received ₹20 crore and runner-up (RR) received ₹13 crore. | 2,022 | ₹20 crore | ₹7 crore | ₹6.5 crore |
| 16 | IPL 2023 Total Prize Pool: ₹46.5 crore Prize pool maintained at ₹46.5 crore. Winner (CSK) received ₹20 crore and runner-up (GT) received ₹13 crore. | 2,023 | ₹20 crore | ₹7 crore | ₹6.5 crore |
| 17 | IPL 2024 Total Prize Pool: ₹46.5 crore Same prize structure as 2022–2023. Winner (KKR) received ₹20 crore, runner-up (SRH) received ₹13 crore. | 2,024 | ₹20 crore | ₹7 crore | ₹6.5 crore |
| 18 | IPL 2025 Total Prize Pool: ₹47 crore The 2025 season saw a marginal increase to ₹47 crore. Winner (RCB) received ₹20 crore, runner-up (PBKS) received ₹13 crore. The third-place team received ₹7 crore and fourth-place ₹6.5 crore. Individual awards added ~₹65 lakh. | 2,025 | ₹20 crore | ₹7 crore | ₹6.5 crore |