IPL's business value worth over Rs 1,55,000 crore: Report

The report stated that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who emerged as champions, was the No. 1 IPL brand this year with a brand value of US$269.0 million.

The Indian Premier League is watched across match venues and television screens, but ever wondered how much amount it totally makes? While the craze for the sport, and IPL in particular, is high among cricket fans, a recent financial report revealed the business value of the game.

A global investment firm, Houlihan Lokey, mentioned that IPL's business value is over Rs 1,55,000 crore ($18.5 billion). The figures have reportedly jumped 10 percent in comparison with what was observed last year. HL pointed out that the value was $16.4 billion in 2024.

In a report published on July 7, titled 'IPL Valuation Study 2025: Brand Valuation of IPL and Franchisees', the firm explained, "The IPL has evolved into a global phenomenon at the intersection of sport, entertainment, and commerce.

Its influence now extends far beyond the cricketing fraternity, reshaping fan engagement, commercial models, and the structure of the sport itself."

"The IPL 2025’s projected audience was expected to attract 500 million unique viewers across platforms, with advertising revenues estimated at US$600 million (~₹50,000 million), reinforcing IPL’s dominance in both domestic and international markets," the 43-page-long report added.

RCB tops the list

HL gave a detailed preview of each team in its business valuation analysis. It stated that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who emerged as champions, was the No. 1 IPL brand this year with a brand value of US$269.0 million.

Next on the list was Mumbai Indians with a brand valuation of US$242.0 million, followed by the 'Whistle Podu' team, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), which carried a brand value of US$235.0 million.