IPL business value reaches $20.6 billion as growth continues
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen its business value surge by over 11% to $20.6 billion, according to Houlihan Lokey's latest report. This marks a second consecutive year of double-digit growth for cricket's leading T20 competition. The financial success is attributed to various factors, including lucrative broadcast deals and substantial franchise investments, highlighted by record acquisitions of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals franchises. Bengaluru retains its status as the most valuable franchise within the league with a brand value of $312 million.
- •IPL's brand value rose 10.3% to $4.3 billion this year.
- •Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise sold for a record $1.78 billion.
- •Rajasthan Royals acquired for $1.65 billion by Mittal family and Adar Poonawalla.
- •The league has consistently attracted top global cricketers since its inception in 2008.
- 10:02 AMThe Guardian Sport — IPL’s value soars past $20bn to rival NFL as one of world sport’s biggest brands
- 7:51 AMYahoo Sports — IPL’s business value rockets to $20bn as India cricket league soars
"Two big franchise deals power 10.3% increase IPL second only to NFL in per-match brand value The Indian Premier League’s value has surged to an estimated $20.6bn (£15.5bn), boosted by ownership deals involving two of its biggest franchises, according to a report by the investment bank Houlihan Lokey. The T20 competition’s value rose 10.3% over the past year, underlining its position as one of the world’s most valuable sports brands, it said. “On a per-match basis, only the NFL ranks ahead of the IPL globally,” it added. Continue reading...
"Indian Premier League cements its place as cricket’s number one T20 competition with an 11% rise in value this year.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 29, 2026, 10:02 AMIPL’s value soars past $20bn to rival NFL as one of world sport’s biggest brands
Two big franchise deals power 10.3% increase IPL second only to NFL in per-match brand value The Indian Premier League’s value has surged to an estimated $20.6bn (£15.5bn), boosted by ownership deals involving two of its biggest franchises, according to a report by the investment bank Houlihan Lokey. The T20 competition’s value rose 10.3% over the past year, underlining its position as one of the world’s most valuable sports brands, it said. “On a per-match basis, only the NFL ranks ahead of the IPL globally,” it added. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 7:51 AMIPL’s business value rockets to $20bn as India cricket league soars
Indian Premier League cements its place as cricket’s number one T20 competition with an 11% rise in value this year.
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