The valuation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has decreased for two consecutive years for the first time in history. This information has come to light in DP Advisory’s report. This decline is due to less competitive media rights and government restrictions on real-money gaming sponsorship. IPL’s valuation decreases by ₹16,400 crore in 2 years 2 main reasons for decline in IPL valuation Media rights value was expected to increase by 40-50% by 2027 DP Advisory’s Managing Partner Santosh N said – When we estimated IPL valuation in 2023, we thought media rights value would increase by 40-50% by 2027. This estimate was based on the presence of two powerful bidders and the possibility of global tech companies entering sports streaming. Then the gaming ban further reduced earnings. IPL faces annual loss of about ₹1,500-2,000 crore The real money gaming ban has caused an annual loss of about ₹1,500-2,000 crore to the IPL ecosystem. Previously, gaming companies used to spend money as sponsors, which has now stopped. The entire Indian sports industry has suffered a loss of about ₹7,000 crore due to this. IPL is India’s biggest sports property Despite the recession, IPL remains India’s biggest sports property. In the 2025 season, more than one billion people watched IPL on TV and digital platforms. For the first time, digital surpassed TV. JioStar reported 1.19 billion unique viewers and a total watch time of 514 billion minutes. WPL’s value slightly decreased to ₹1,275 crore Women’s Premier League shows some stability instead of turbulence. The report indicates WPL’s value for 2025 at ₹1,275 crore ($148 million). This is slightly lower than 2024’s ₹1,350 crore ($160 million). TV viewers increased by 150% over the year, and digital engagement grew by 70% in the opening match. However, Santosh warned that WPL could be more affected by market shocks and policy changes. He said WPL is still in the early stages of its revenue generation. RCB reached top position in brand ranking Indian Cricket in New Commercial Phase The final point of the DP report is that Indian cricket is entering a new commercial phase, where growth will not depend on expensive rights, but on long-term sustainable revenue. Future expansion will depend on digital engagement and stable sponsors. Post navigation Seoni Hawala scandal- 10 police officers arrested, including SDOP:11 cops face robbery charges; constable claims, ‘I was simply performing my duty’ On Dr. Raman Singh’s birthday, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai extended his greetings.
