Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have gone ahead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) To become the most valuable franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), after his first title victory this season. In particular, IPL trade evaluation increased to $ 18.5 billion, making it one of the world’s most valuable sports leagues.
Vijay Mallya bought Royal Challengers BangaloreThe team struggled to find a winning formula and failed to secure the title for a long time. It is worth noting that the Royal Challengers Bangalore now owned to the United Spirits Limited, a company under the Global Beverage Congress Diazio.
Royal Challengers Bangalore detronized CSK as the most valuable IPL franchise
According to the recent brand valuation report of Houlhan Locke, Royal Challengers have become the most valuable franchise in Bangalore Indian premiere league,
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The brand value of RCB ranged from $ 227 million to $ 269 million in 2024. Mumbai Indians $ 242 million moved to second place with an evaluation of $ 242 million, while Chennai Super Kings came in third place after a disappointing season to $ 235 million. MS Dhoni-Led team ended at the bottom of the table.
Punjab kings The highest growth between all teams recorded, their brand price increased by 39.6% to $ 141 million. Shreyas Iyer-The team scored an impressive run in the final, but decreased against Rajat Patidar -led side.
IPL 2025 recorded a large number of spectators despite a brief middle season suspension due to regional tension. Jiohotstar saw 1.37 billion times during the early weekend from 22 to 24 March, as well as 21.8 billion minutes of the total clock.
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Most valuable IPL teams (in USD) – Hulihan Loke:
| Rank | Team | Evaluation (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | $ 269 million |
| 2 | Mumbai Indians | $ 242 million |
| 3 | Chennai Super Kings | $ 235 million |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | $ 227 million |
| 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | $ 154 million |
| 6 | Delhi capitals | $ 152 million |
| 7 | Rajasthan Royals | $ 146 million |
| 8 | Gujarat Titans | $ 142 million |
| 9 | Punjab kings | $ 141 million |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | $ 122 million |
IPL continues to set benchmark in sports business – Hulihan Locke
In 2025, the Indian Premier League trade evaluation rose 12.9% to $ 18.5 billion.
Advertising revenue increased from 50% to $ 600 million as compared to the previous year. BCCI carried forward its financial position with 1,485 crore, spinning with brands such as My11Circle, Angel One, Rupes and CEAT. Tata also renewed its title sponsorship in a $ 300 million deal via 2028.
“The IPL continues to set the benchmark in the sports business,” said Harsh Talikoti, director of the Financial and Assessment Advisor at the Hulihan Loke. “It is a catalyst for a high-upper, multi-proclaimed class and global change of cricket with diverse risks.”
IPL is turning into a sports media venture. 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and global investors are expected to increase the revenue model, with sports for growing interest for growing interest.
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