As the Indian Premier League is the world’s richest league, teams’ contribution means a lot in terms of value. Teams bring more money through a loyal fan base, big brand deals, and sponsors. With teams like MI and CSK at the top, surprising everyone, RCB has Just Become the Most Valuable IPL Team.
As per the reports, IPL has seen a 13% growth in the business value, which brings it around to ₹1.6 lakh crore. There is also a 14% rise in the brand value of the league. The rise of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru has made a great impact on the overall value of the IPL.
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RCB Just Became the Most Valuable IPL Team in 2025
After winning their first IPL cup after 18 long years, the team’s brilliant on-field performance and off-the-field brand-building worked very well. This helped the team to become the most valued franchise with a brand value of $269 million. RCB surpassed CSK and grabbed the top spot.
RCB very cleverly focused and built a very strong and loyal fan base. Their branding and a big cricket star playing for the team always helped the team to be in the spotlight. The digital engagement and big sponsors have profited them very well. Their marketing and merchandise sales gave them a very big push in the commercial value as well.
Over the years, CSK and MI have dominated the top position when it comes to brand value. Now, the Mumbai Indians stand at No. 2 with a brand value of $242 million, and CSK at No. 3 with a brand value of $235 million. This rise of RCB’s brand value is a perfect example of how consistent and top branding helps a team to increase its worth.
Smart planning and a loyal fan base play a big role in the team’s growth and the overall growth of the league.
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