Despite facing an unexpected pause mid-season, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 proved to be a massive financial success for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). With the tournament now wrapped up and official figures confirmed by early June, the BCCI is estimated to have earned between ₹12,320 to ₹12,490 crore, a testament to the IPL’s robust commercial model and unmatched popularity.
Here’s a complete breakdown of where the money came from, how BCCI mitigated mid-season losses, and why IPL continues to dominate global sports revenue charts.
📺 Media Rights: The Financial Core
The biggest contributor to BCCI’s coffers remains its lucrative broadcasting deal. As part of a ₹48,390 crore package secured for 2023–2027, the 2025 season alone brought in ₹9,678 crore in total media revenue. Of this, BCCI retained 50%, or ₹4,839 crore, with the remaining amount distributed among the franchises.
Split between television and digital streaming (via Star Sports and JioCinema), this deal underscores IPL’s vast and growing viewership, not just in India but globally—from the UK and US to the Middle East and Australia.
📢 Advertising & Sponsorship: A ₹5,000 Crore Boost
Another vital revenue stream came from advertising and sponsorships, which performed exceptionally well this year. The merged streaming entity JioStar reportedly clocked in over ₹4,500 crore in ad revenue during the tournament—a record for the league.
Adding to that, the Tata Group’s title sponsorship and contributions from other central sponsors like Dream11, Paytm, CEAT, and others generated another ₹500 crore+. Altogether, central sponsorship and ad-related earnings stood at ₹5,050 crore.
🏟️ Ticketing & Gate Revenues: Crowds Return in Full Force
After years of pandemic-related restrictions and fluctuating attendance, IPL 2025 witnessed an overwhelming return of fans to stadiums. Most venues reported 90–95% occupancy through the league phase, with the final in Ahmedabad drawing over 100,000 spectators.
The ticket revenue attributed to BCCI from marquee matches and playoff rounds added an estimated ₹350 to ₹400 crore, excluding franchise earnings from local matches.
💰 Central Pool & Franchise Contributions
The revenue-sharing model of the IPL requires franchises to pay licensing fees and receive a share of the central revenue. BCCI’s share from this central pool, including licensing agreements, is pegged around ₹2,500 crore.
This is separate from the amounts that franchises themselves earned through team sponsorships, merchandising, and home match ticketing, which do not directly impact BCCI's books but reflect the ecosystem's overall health.
⛔ Temporary Suspension: A Rare Setback
This season wasn’t without its challenges. In May, amid rising regional tensions, the league was halted for approximately one week, causing the postponement of 6 to 7 matches. This led to:
Per-match losses of ₹100–125 crore
Total loss exposure of ₹600–700 crore
However, insurance coverage and revenue adjustments helped BCCI reduce its net loss to ₹300–420 crore
Despite the disruption, BCCI managed to reschedule all affected matches, completing the season by June 3 as originally targeted.
✅ Final Tally: IPL 2025 BCCI Revenue Breakdown
| Income Stream | Estimated ₹ Crore |
|---|---|
| Media Rights (BCCI share) | 4,839 |
| Ads & Sponsorships | 5,050 |
| Franchise & Central Pool | 2,500 |
| Matchday Ticketing (BCCI cut) | 350–400 |
| Total Revenue | 12,739–12,789 |
| Loss from Suspension | –300 to –420 |
| Net Revenue | 12,320–12,490 |
🌐 Global Impact & Broader Implications
Beyond the financials, IPL 2025 further solidified BCCI’s dominance in the international sports arena:
Wider Global Reach: With distribution in over 25 countries and new streaming agreements across Europe and North America, IPL continues to expand its footprint.
Economic Stimulus: IPL generates an estimated ₹40,000 crore in economic activity annually, including jobs in media, tourism, retail, and logistics.
Sports Diplomacy: The successful management of the suspension highlighted BCCI’s operational excellence, with global leagues like the EPL and NBA studying its contingency playbook.
🧩 What’s Next for IPL & BCCI?
Looking ahead to IPL 2026, all eyes will be on whether BCCI can break the ₹13,000 crore barrier. With talks of franchise expansion, new overseas venues, and emerging markets in the US and Africa, the league’s growth trajectory remains steep.