Top 10 Richest IPL Team In 2026

The IPL (Indian Premier League) is the richest and most popular cricket league in the world. The value of IPL franchises grows every year because of a combination of broadcast revenue, sponsorship revenue, international fan engagement, and consistent on-field performance. The success of the IPL's businesses has created global brands for the franchises rather than merely cricket teams.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore has the highest brand value of an IPL franchise at approximately $ 269 million. This franchise has a large following, a strong digital presence, and its brand valuation increased substantially after it won its first-ever IPL championship under Rajat Patidar. RCB's years of near misses, a loyal following, and its branding through star players helped them finally turn their following into a championship and greatly increase their market value.

The Mumbai Indians continue to be the most successful and financially powerful team in IPL, with a brand value of approximately $ 242 million. Owned by Reliance Industries, MI has a legacy of winning five championships along with a strong management structure. Even when its performance on the field dips, MI has a strong commercial position, global brand, and long-term strategy to maintain its value.

With a brand value of Big business, Chennai Super Kings is ranked second on this list, with an estimated value of $235 million. The continued success of CSK is due to the franchise's consistency, the stability and integrity of CSK’s leadership, and its very loyal and supportive fan base. The franchise has been able to build strong relationships with its sponsors and commercial partners, due in large part to the franchise's (CSK) 5 IPL championship titles and the fact that the franchise has had an extended relationship with MS Dhoni.

Kolkata Knight Riders' brand value is more than 222 million dollars, backed by the club's success and smart branding and marketing. KKR is a three-time Indian Premier League champion and is very active in the entertainment and digital industries through various promotional activities. Through having very high-profile ownership and strategic marketing, KKR can continue to perform well financially, even with the changes to its roster.

Sunrisers Hyderabad has experienced explosive growth in its brand value, which is now estimated to be around $154 million. This growth has been aided by the success of Sunrisers in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha elections and their affiliation with the Sun TV Network. Their consistent performance over the years, including multiple finals appearances, has greatly improved their brand image. Additionally, their consistent improvement as a franchise is directly correlated to their performance level in Indian Premier League matches.

The value of the Delhi Capitals is approximately $152 million. However, the franchise has gone through a significant number of changes since its inception. While the franchise has not had a champion season in IPL yet, KKR has experienced huge commercial growth due to many factors, such as their strong developmental system and youth academy, their innovative approach to team management and on-field performance, and corporate investment through GMR and JSW Sports.

Rajasthan Royals have a brand value of around $146 million and have built a strong reputation for being forward-thinking in how they find new players and evaluate them based on statistics. The Rajasthan Royals remain a competitive and financially successful franchise primarily because of their previous success in 2008 and in recent seasons when they qualified for playoff rounds under captain Sanju Samson.

The Gujarat Titans are a new franchise and are valued at about $142 million. The Titans achieved the remarkable feat of winning the IPL in their initial season, as well as participating in the IPL Final the following season, which helped them establish a powerful brand name and solidify that winning leads to increased financial success.

The value of Punjab Kings is estimated at approximately $141 million. Despite not yet securing an IPL title, Punjab's high level of investment into top-tier players and changing management has kept them at the forefront of the IPL and in contention commercially.

The final team listed is Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who are owned by the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group. Since entering the league in 2022, LSG has established a solid foundation through playoff appearances and through solid corporate backing, and has consistently built up its brand value ever since.

The continued increasing value of IPL teams can be attributed to the IPL's ability to provide the highest levels of viewership, commercial revenue, and globalisation to its participants, thus making it the most valuable domestic cricket league in the world.