Mumbai Indians Beats CSK, RCB To Become Most Valued IPL Team - Report

Arjun Bhalla

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Reportedly, Mumbai Indians (MI) have become the most valued IPL franchise, beating the two-time defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Earlier this year, RCB had beaten CSK to become the most valued IPL franchise, where Mumbai were third on the list. However, the five-time champions have beaten all records to become the first IPL franchise with over USD 2 billion in valuation.

MI becomes first-ever IPL franchise with over 2B valuation

As reported by Sportico, Mumbai Indians' valuation has crossed the USD 2 billion mark, with 2026 revenue of USD 87 million. MI is valued at USD 2.1 billion.

Mumbai are followed by RCB at USD 1.85 billion and Chennai Super Kings, valued at USD 1.75 billion.

IPL's second-most successful franchise, Kolkata, are fourth-placed with USD 1.73 billion. DC, RR and SRH are next in line, valued at USD 1.7 billion, USD 1.65 billion and USD 1.62 billion, respectively.

Gujarat Titans, one of the recently added franchises, are ranked eighth at USD 1.58 billion, followed by Punjab and Lucknow.

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IPL valuations as per Sportico

Mumbai Indians - $2.1 billion
Royal Challengers Bengaluru - $1.85 billion
Chennai Super Kings - $1.75 billion
Kolkata Knight Riders - $1.73 billion
Delhi Capitals - $1.70 billion
Rajasthan Royals - $1.65 billion
Sunrisers Hyderabad - $1.62 billion
Gujarat Titans - $1.58 billion
Punjab Kings - $1.53 billion
Lucknow Super Giants - $1.50 billion

How do franchises earn in the IPL ecosystem?

Cricket is one of the fastest-growing industries in the sporting ecosystem, with the Indian Premier League as its gold-egg-laying hen.

The BCCI, the showrunners of the IPL, has branded the league in such a way that it is seen as a cricketing festival across markets.

Year on year, IPL’s value and publicity have only increased, with its value reportedly reaching $20.6 billion in 2026.

The Indian board sells the media rights and other commercial deals at roof-shattering numbers. The board distributes 50% of the share equally among all ten franchises.

Meanwhile, the franchises have other avenues, such as gate money and sponsorships.