The IPL has grown from an eight-team competition into a major global sports property since its launch in 2008. The original franchises were sold for a combined $724 million, with bids ranging from $67 million for Rajasthan Royals (RR) to $112 million for Mumbai Indians.
A consortium involving Blackstone, Bolt Ventures, Aditya Birla Group, and Times of India Group acquired Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.78 billion in March. The deal includes the men’s IPL franchise and its Women’s Premier League team. Sportico values RCB at $1.85 billion.
The IPL’s current valuations represent an increase of nearly 1,800% from the average franchise value in 2008. Limited availability of franchises has further strengthened investor demand, with no further expansion currently in sight.
IPL’s Centralized Revenue Model Drives $1.7 Billion Average Valuation
Around 75% of IPL franchise revenue comes from central distributions managed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The model is largely supported by the BCCI’s five-year, $6.2 billion broadcast-rights package covering the 2023–27 cycle, signed in 2022.
Under the current broadcast deal, central distributions provide each team with approximately $50 million to $55 million annually. With no relegation, franchises can rely on these recurring payments.
The league’s average revenue multiple is 22.9, the highest among major global sports leagues. It compares with 14.6 for the NBA and 12.7 for the NFL. The IPL’s multiples fall within a relatively narrow range of 22 to 24.
IPL Franchises Eye Further Growth as Media Rights Near Renewal
Investors are also betting on the league’s potential to expand its audience and broadcast income. The IPL’s 10 teams serve a huge cricket market in India, and the tournament drew 1.2 billion unique viewers across linear and digital platforms during the 2026 season.
IPL founder and first commissioner, Lalit Modi, predicted the league’s financial growth after the inaugural season. “I’m no financial analyst, but given the huge success of the league, and its future potential, I would venture to say that franchisees bought assets that were heavily underpriced,” Modi said at the time.
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