Royal Challengers Bengaluru has surpassed a $300 million brand value milestone. The Indian Premier League's overall business valuation climbed to $20.6 billion this year. This growth underscores the tournament's increasing commercial appeal and global investor confidence. Recent franchise transactions have reset valuation benchmarks for the league. Global investors now view franchises as scalable sports and entertainment businesses.

NEW DELHI, July 29 : The business value of the Indian Premier League, the world's richest Twenty20 series, has soared more than 11 per cent to $20.6 billion this year, according…

Houlihan Lokey's 2026 study finds IPL business value at $20.6 billion after Royal Challengers Bengaluru sold for a record $1.78 billion.