IPL’s Brand Value Soars to $18.5b, RCB Becomes Top Franchise

IPL’s valuation hits $18.5B as RCB tops franchise rankings

The latest season brought a significant shift in franchise brand rankings. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged as the most valuable IPL team, buoyed by their maiden championship win in 2025.

IPL’s brand value soars to $18.5b, RCB becomes top franchise

The league’s standalone brand value also jumped 13.8%, hitting $3.9 billion

RCB dethrones CSK to become IPL’s most valuable franchise

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lead IPL's brand value at $269 million post 2025 title win, overtaking CSK and Mumbai Indians in a landmark year for cricket commerce.

RCB beat CSK, RCB won by 2 runs

RCB 213/5 vs CSK 211/5 - RCB won by 2 runs in Bengaluru, IPL 2025, May 03, 2025

RCB dethrones CSK to become most valuable IPL franchise – Report

New Delhi: IPL 2025 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru have become the most valuable franchise of the cash-rich league, according to a report. The Bengaluru-based franchise displaced five-time champions Chennai Super Kings from the top spot as per a report by Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank. RCB won their maiden IPL trophy in May and ended a 17-year trophy drought after a thrilling win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final. The historic win …

IPL valuation reaches $18.5 billion; RCB emerges as top franchise

New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a significant rise in both business and brand valuations, according to Houlihan Lokey’s 2025 IPL Brand Valuation Study. The report places the total business value of the IPL at US$18.5 billion, up 12.9% from the previous year, while the league’s standalone brand value has increased by 13.8% to US$3.9 billion. The report tracks both commercial performance and brand strength across franchises, sp…