List of IPL Season Results Under Different Tournament Formats
A comprehensive season-wise list of IPL winners, runners-up, and the tournament formats used (number of teams, league stage structure, and playoffs) from 2008 to 2025.
The Indian Premier League has evolved its tournament format over 18 seasons while keeping the core playoff structure intact. Early seasons featured fewer teams and simple double round-robin leagues. From 2011-2021, formats adjusted with team expansions, suspensions, and group stages. Since 2022, the league mostly used a split-group system before returning toward full double round-robin in later years. Playoffs have consistently featured Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings dominate the title tally, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally breaking through in 2025.
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 8 Teams - Double Round-Robin + Knockout |
| 2 | 2009 8 Teams (South Africa) - Double Round-Robin + Knockout |
| 3 | 2010 8 Teams - Double Round-Robin + Knockout |
| 4 | 2011-2021 8-10 Teams - Varied Double Round-Robin / Group Stage + Playoffs |
| 5 | 2022 10 Teams - Group Stage (Two Groups) + Playoffs |
| 6 | 2023 10 Teams - Group Stage + Playoffs |
| 7 | 2024 10 Teams - Group Stage + Playoffs |
| 8 | 2025 10 Teams - Group Stage + Playoffs |
This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 26, 2026.
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