The Indian Premier League isn’t just a cricket tournament—it’s a money-making machine. IPL 2025 just wrapped up, and while Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their maiden trophy, the BCCI walked away with something arguably just as valuable: a massive payday.
Let’s break down how much money the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) actually makes from a single IPL season—and why those numbers keep climbing year after year.
Broadcast Rights: The Big One
When it comes to BCCI’s earnings from IPL, broadcast deals are the real MVP. For IPL 2025, the total broadcast fee was a jaw-dropping ₹9,678 crore. That’s about ₹130.7 crore per match!
- TV Rights: Star Sports
- Digital Streaming: Viacom18 (part of Reliance Industries)
With 105 advertisers jumping in—up 27% from last year—it’s clear the demand for eyeballs during IPL is only going up.
Title Sponsorship: Tata’s ₹500 Crore Tag
The Tata Group didn’t just put their name on the league—they put their money where the cricket is. They locked in a five-year deal worth ₹2,500 crore, meaning ₹500 crore per season goes straight into the BCCI’s pocket.
That’s just the start. There were more big-name sponsors fueling the cash flow:
- Associate Partners: My11Circle, Angel One, RuPay
- Strategic Timeout Partner: CEAT
- Official Umpire Partner: Wonder Cement
- Orange & Purple Cap Partner: Aramco
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Revenue Sharing: Teams Chip In Too
It’s not just about big sponsors. The BCCI also earns from:
- Ticket sales
- Matchday revenue
- Merchandise and licensing
- Central sponsorships
Here’s the model:
- BCCI takes 20% of central sponsorship and ticketing revenue
- They also grab 12.5% of licensing revenue from each franchise
At the same time, the BCCI also distributes ₹425 crore to each team—split into a fixed portion and a variable one based on how the team finishes in the league.
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Year-on-Year Growth: The IPL Boom
To give you an idea of how fast the money is growing:
- FY 2023: ₹16,493 crore revenue
- FY 2024: ₹20,686 crore revenue
That’s a ₹4,000+ crore jump in just a year!
Final Word: Cricket Is Big Business
So, how much does BCCI make from one IPL season? We’re talking thousands of crores. Between broadcast deals, title sponsors, matchday revenue, and team cuts, the IPL is now as much about business as it is about cricket.
And with the numbers only climbing, don’t be surprised if IPL 2026 breaks even more records—on and off the field.
