IPL teams with highest brand value in 2026
IPL teams have registered a significant rise in their brand values
The Indian Premier League (IPL) was started after a successful 2007 T20 World Cup. Players from all over the world came together and played for nearly 2 months in this T20 franchise league.
Franchises were owned by Bollywood stars, huge Indian businessmen and other prominent figures. Celebrated like a ‘festival’, where players played 12-14 matches per season, enhanced their skills and were also picked by their national sides on the basis of IPL.
Soon after, IPL became commercially the most successful cricket leagues of the World. It had significant impact on the World T20 standards. Organised during the Indian summers, it guarantees immense viewership and eventually became a massive investment opportunity for businesses.
Today, by US standards, IPL’s business value has crossed US$20.6 billion, and is second only to National Football League (NFL). Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is the highest valued IPL franchise with a brand value of US$312 million, while other teams also have made massive rise.
On that note, let’s take a look at the current valuations of the IPL franchises.
Brand value of IPL teams in 2026
1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – US$312 million
RCB won consecutive IPL titles, claimed victories in the IPL 2025 and 2026, becoming only the third IPL team to win back-to-back titles. Recently, the franchise underwent a change in the ownership after an alliance comprising Blackstone, Bolt Ventures, the Aditya Birla Group and the Times of India Group took over the franchise at US$1.78 billion value.
RCB saw a massive 16% increase from their last year’s valuation, when their value jumped from US$269 million to US$312 million over the last 12 months. They became the first cricket team to surpass US$300 million mark in brand value.
2. Mumbai Indians (MI) – US$264 million
Mumbai Indians are five-time IPL champions, winning the title in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. They are ranked second in the valuations. The franchise saw an increase by 9.1% from US$242 million in 2025 to US$264 million in 2026.
3. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – US$245 million
Kolkata Knight Riders are the third-most successful IPL team, with three championships to their name – 2012, 2014, and 2024. Their valuation increased from US$227 million in 2025, to US$245 million in 2026, seeing a 7.9% jump.
4. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – US$244 million
Chennai Super Kings have imprinted their name on the IPL trophy five times – 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. They are ranked fourth with a brand value of US$244 million, increasing 3.8% from the previous year.
5. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – US$168 million
Sunrisers Hyderabad are placed fifth with a brand value of US$168 million. Their franchise saw a 9.1 percent increase from the previous year.
6. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – US$161 million
Owned by the Mittal family and Adar Poonawalla at a reported valuation of US$1.65 billion, Rajasthan Royals are stationed sixth on the list with a brand value of US$161 million, up 10.3 per cent from last year.
7. Punjab Kings (PBKS) – US$158 million
Punjab Kings are seventh with a brand value of US$158 million, seeing an increase of 12.1 per cent year-on-year. PBKS are yet to win an IPL title, but have been amongst the consistent teams in the last two years.
8. Gujarat Titans (GT) – US$157 million
Gujarat Titans had won a title in their debut year at the IPL, in 2022. They have reached the final three times in five years. The team is ranked eighth with a brand value of US$157 million, up by 10.6 per cent from last year.
9. Delhi Capitals (DC) – US$156 million
Delhi Capitals, formerly known as Delhi Daredevils, are yet to win an IPL championship. They have featured in all the editions of the tournament. They are ranked on ninth place at US$156 million, representing a 2.6 per cent increase from the previous year.
10. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – US$122 million
Lucknow Super Giants, owned by Sanjiv Goenka, debuted in the IPL in 2022, alongside Gujarat Titans. LSG are yet to reach the finals. They are 10th with a brand value of US$122 million, unchanged from last year.
Which IPL franchise has the highest brand value?
RCB has the highest brand value, valued US$312 million.
What is the brand value of IPL?
IPL’s business value has crossed US$20.6 billion.
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