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IPL remains top Asia Pacific sports property amid slowing rights growth

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 3:00 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

IPL remains top Asia Pacific sports property amid slowing rights growth

Summary

The Indian Premier League retains its status as the most valuable sports property in the Asia Pacific region, with rights fees expected to grow only 1%–2% annually through 2030. The league generates around $12.4 million per match, matching that of the Premier League. India has accounted for more than half of the increase in sports rights fees since 2021, while Asia's overall sports economy is projected to grow by approximately 5% each year, reaching nearly $19.5 billion by 2030. The findings are based on a report released by Media Partners Asia during the APOS Sports Edge forum in Singapore.

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Key Details

•IPL valued at $12.4 million per match
•Asia Pacific sports rights growth projected at 1%-2%
•India drives over half of regional rights fee increases
•Overall sports economy in Asia projected to reach $19.5 billion by 2030
•Streaming services pay 50% of rights fees this year

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3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Indian Premier League Stands Alone at the Top as Asia Pacific Sports Rights Growth Slows, Media Partners Asia Finds

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The Indian Premier League remains the only Asia Pacific sports property priced at the top of the global market, according to new research from Media Partners Asia, which expects growth in the region’s sports rights fees to slow to 1%–2% a year through 2030, down from about 10% a year since 2021. The cricket league …
— Yahoo Sports

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