The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is poised to reach unprecedented financial heights, with advertisement revenues expected to surpass INR 6000 crore and possibly touch INR 7000 crore. This remarkable projection cements IPL’s status as the most lucrative cricket league in the world.
With the season set to kick off on March 22, a major shake-up has already taken place with Jio and Hotstar merging to create ‘JioStar’, a unified digital platform that is expected to dominate ad revenue streams.
Record-Breaking Advertisement Revenues in IPL 2025
💰 Projected ad revenue: INR 6,000 – 7,000 crore
💻 📺 JioStar’s target: INR 4,500 crore (compared to INR 4,000 crore last season)
🏏 Franchise sponsorships: INR 1,300 crore (collectively)
🏟️ BCCI’s central sponsorship earnings: INR 800 – 900 crore
This surge in revenue will be fueled by television, digital streaming, team sponsorships, and on-ground branding opportunities.
📢 12 major sponsors have already partnered with IPL 2025, signaling massive brand interest in the league.
Top-earning franchises (expected):
- Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru
💰 Estimated earnings: INR 100 – 150 crore each
KKR Announces Ajinkya Rahane as Captain for IPL 2025
🏆 Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have named Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the upcoming season.
Rahane, who initially went unsold in the first round of the mega auction, was later picked by KKR and has now been entrusted with leading the side.
Additionally, KKR will sport a golden badge on their jerseys this season as a symbol of their defending champion status.
With record-breaking revenue on the horizon and intense competition among teams, IPL 2025 is set to be the biggest and richest edition yet.
