IPL Team Owners And Valuation

IPL Team Owners And Valuation (Image credits: X.com)The IPL team ownership and valuation landscape has been completely reshaped in the past 24 hours. First, the 2008 Indian Premier League winners, Rajasthan Royals (RR), pushed a landmark $1.63 billion deal, followed by the $1.78 billion sale of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Only a few days before the start of the IPL 2026, RCB’s acquisition on Tuesday marked the franchise as the most valuable team in IPL history. The deal propelled the defending champions ahead of Rajasthan Royals, who briefly held the record earlier this year after their $1.63 billion acquisition.That being said, in this article, take a look at all the IPL team owners and their valuations that further highlight the cash-rich tournament’s status as a forever-growing financial powerhouse. IPL 2026 Teams’ Owners and Valuation: Ranked Highest to Lowest 1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)On Tuesday, the 2025 champions, RCB, were officially acquired by a strong consortium that includes the Aditya Birla Group, US-based sports investor David Blitzer, private equity giant Blackstone, and the Times of India. Also read - RCB Issue Official Statement On Josh Hazlewood’s Future For IPL 2026The $1.78 billion deal marks a significant moment in the IPL, as RCB continues to grow in both commercial value and on-field success. The acquisition covers both the men’s and women’s teams.2. Rajasthan Royals (RR)Rajasthan Royals have been acquired by Indian billionaire businessman Lakshmi Mittal, along with another prominent Indian business tycoon, Adar Poonawala, and Manoj Badale, the existing principal owner of RR, for US $1.65 billion (INR 15,660 crore approx.). This record deal makes RR the second most expensive IPL franchise in history, marking a massive increase from its $67 million valuation in 2008.3. Mumbai Indians (MI)The joint-most successful team in IPL history, having won 5 titles, Mumbai Indians are owned by Indiawin Sports Private Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries led by Mukesh and Nita Ambani. The franchise, valued at approximately $242 million (around ₹2,094–₹2,248 crore), is one of the most valuable IPL teams. 4. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)As of March 2026, CSK is owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited (CSKCL), a subsidiary demerged from India Cements, with majority control linked to N. Srinivasan. Moreover, the franchise is valued at approximately $235 million (around ₹2,000+ crore), making it one of the most profitable and high-value teams in the Indian T20 league. 5. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)According to publicly available information, the three-time IPL title holders, KKR, are valued at approximately $222 million (approx. ₹2,053 crore), ranking among the top IPL franchises. Also read - KKR's Record At Eden Gardens, Kolkata Before IPL 2026The franchise is primarily owned by Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan (Red Chillies Entertainment) and Jay Mehta & Juhi Chawla (Mehta Group), with reports indicating Shah Rukh Khan is moving toward nearly 90–100% ownership.6. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)The Hyderabad-based IPL franchise, SRH, is owned by Kalanithi Maran of the SUN Group, with his daughter, CEO Kavya Maran, managing operations. Following the March 2026 sale of RCB, SRH's valuation is expected to increase significantly, with the franchise already accounting for 65% of Sun TV’s ₹25,000 crore (approx.) market capitalisation.7. Delhi Capitals (DC)Seventh on the list, DC is jointly owned by the GMR Group and JSW Group, each holding a 50% stake. The franchise, valued at approximately $152 million, is positioned as a strong commercial entity with notable growth in the past few years, driven by key investments from Sajjan Jindal and GMR's Kiran Kumar Grandhi. 8. Gujarat Titans (GT)One of the newest IPL teams, Gujarat Titans, is primarily owned by the Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group (67%), which acquired a majority stake from CVC Capital Partners (now holding 33%) in early 2025. With a valuation of approximately $142 million in early 2026, the team holds a strong position in the IPL ecosystem, following high-stakes investments in the league.9. Punjab Kings (PBKS)This franchise has gone through a lot of modifications in the recent years, including a change in name from Kings XI Punjab to Punjab Kings. Notably, PBKS is owned by a consortium including Mohit Burman (46%), Ness Wadia (23%), Preity Zinta (23%), and Karan Paul (8%), operating under KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited. The franchise valuation is estimated at approximately $141 million (approx. ₹1,219 crore). 10. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)The LSG owner is probably among the most well-known in the IPL. With a valuation of approximately $122 million (INR 1,054 Crore), Lucknow Super Giants is owned by the RPSG Group, led by billionaire Sanjiv Goenka. Notably, the RPSG Group purchased the team for roughly ₹7,090 crore in 2021. *The above-mentioned brand valuations are based on the publicly available and latest commercial data.* Also read - How Much Will BCCI Earn From RCB And RR's Sale Before IPL 2026?