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List of IPL Franchise Valuation 2026

Brand values and franchise valuations of all 10 IPL teams as of 2026.

10 itemsUpdated Mar 30, 2026

In 2026, the total IPL ecosystem is valued at $18.5 billion, with a standalone league brand value of $3.9 billion. Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead franchise brand values at $269 million following their 2025 title win and a $1.78 billion ownership sale. Mumbai Indians sit second at $242 million, while Chennai Super Kings are third at $235 million. The bottom half clusters between $122–$154 million. Two landmark ownership transactions set new global benchmarks: RCB sold for $1.78 billion and Rajasthan Royals for $1.63 billion — both crossing the billion-dollar threshold for the first time in IPL history.

#	Name	Ipl titles	New owners	Sale value	Brand value
1	Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Aditya Birla Group consortium – $1.78B sale RCB tops IPL franchise valuations in 2026 at $269 million, fuelled by their first-ever IPL title in 2025 and a record $1.78 billion sale to an Aditya Birla Group-led consortium.	1	Aditya Birla Group, Blackstone, Times Group, Bolt Ventures	$1.78 billion	$269 million (₹2,327 crore)
2	Mumbai Indians (MI) Reliance Industries Mumbai Indians are second with a brand value of $242 million (₹2,094 crore), reflecting 18.6% growth. Five-time IPL champions backed by Reliance Industries.	5	—	—	$242 million (₹2,094 crore)
3	Chennai Super Kings (CSK) India Cements – N. Srinivasan CSK are third with a brand value of $235 million (₹2,033 crore). Despite their worst IPL season in 2025, strong brand equity and five titles sustain their valuation.	5	—	—	$235 million (₹2,033 crore)
4	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Jay Mehta KKR are the fourth franchise to cross $200 million in brand value at $222 million. Bolstered by Bollywood ownership, three IPL titles, and strong national fan base.	3	—	—	$222 million
5	Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Sun TV Network – Kalanithi / Kavya Maran SRH's brand value reached $154 million in 2026, representing one of the sharpest growth rates (19.4%) among all franchises, driven by strong 2025 playoff performance.	1	—	—	$154 million
6	Delhi Capitals GMR Group + JSW Sports Delhi Capitals are valued at $152 million (₹1,314 crore) in 2026, backed by two major conglomerates. Despite no IPL title, they remain consistent playoff contenders.	0	—	—	$152 million (₹1,314 crore)
7	Rajasthan Royals (RR) Kal Somani-led consortium – $1.63B sale RR's brand value sits at $146 million (₹1,262 crore). In 2026, a US-led consortium headed by Kal Somani acquired 100% of the franchise for a record $1.63 billion.	1	—	$1.63 billion	$146 million
8	Gujarat Titans (GT) Torrent Group (67%) + CVC Capital Partners (33%) GT are valued at $142 million (₹1,227 crore). Torrent Group acquired a majority stake in 2025. GT won the IPL title in their debut season (2022).	1	—	—	$142 million (₹1,227 crore)
9	Punjab Kings (PBKS) Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, Karan Paul Punjab Kings recorded the highest brand value growth rate among all franchises (39.6%) to reach $141 million (₹1,219 crore), driven by their 2025 IPL final appearance.	0	—	—	$141 million (₹1,219 crore)
10	Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) RPSG Group – Sanjiv Goenka LSG are the lowest-valued franchise at $122 million (₹1,055 crore), given their status as a newer team. Backed by RPSG Group, they have reached the playoffs in two of their first three seasons.	0	—	—	$122 million (₹1,055 crore)

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 30, 2026.

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