IPL is such a big business that BCCI and the team earn crores of rupees from every part of it. From players to clothes, everything has a price.
After America’s National Football League, it is the second richest sports league in the world. The earnings from IPL have made BCCI the richest cricket board in the world. How do the earnings from IPL happen? How much money does BCCI keep with itself, and how much money do the teams get? We will know in today’s explanation. IPL has three parts. Let’s understand it one by one. Central Cabinet accounts for about 60 to 70% of the total earnings of IPL. It has two parts. IPL will be shown only on the channel that has the rights. Till 2017, its rights were with Sony, for which BCCI got 8200 crore rupees. Currently, the broadcasting rights of IPL are with two different companies. In countries like the subcontinent,i.e., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, the TV rights are with Disney Star. The company paid 23575 crore rupees for it, while Vikram 18 has paid 100 crore rupees for it. Bought its digital streaming rights for 20000-500 crores rupees. The second way is title sponsorship, i.e., adding your name before IPL, like DLF IPL, Vivo IPL, and now Tata IPL. Till now, IPL has received 4598 crores rupees for title sponsorship. After central revenue, the second main part of IPL is advertising and promotion revenue, which has a 20 to 30% share in the total earnings of IPL. Every team has its business model for this, and under this, they make agreements with companies. Companies pay teams for the names and logos of players and umpires, jerseys, helmets, wickets, and companies that appear on the field and boundary line. The team also gets its own and other brands promoted by the players. The T-shirt cup is the last and third main part of IPL. Local land is the place where IPL gets 10% of its total earnings. This includes the earnings from match tickets. By selling tickets for a match, around 4 to 5 crores rupees are earned. Out of this, 80% goes to the home team. Now know how much money does BCCI and the teams earn from IPL? Earlier, BCCI used to keep 20% of the central revenue, i.e., the earnings from broadcasting rights and title sponsorship, and 80% went to the teams, but now this ratio has become 50%. In 2024, BCCI earned a total of Rs 7143 crore from the central revenue of IPL. According to the 50% formula, Rs 3571 crore was received, while the remaining Rs 3571 crore was distributed among 10 teams. If we add all the earnings of the teams, then in the last few years, each team has earned Rs 500 to 600 crore annually. Now, the last question: how much money can BCCI and the teams earn from this season? According to Santosh Aurang, Managing Partner of Dump Advisory, this time the central revenue of IPL is around Rs 10,000 crore. Out of this, BCCI will distribute 50%, i.e. Rs 5000 crore, among 10 teams tomorrow, while each team will earn from 100 to 600 cror.e 200 crore rupees will be earned from sponsorship and ads. in this way, in 2025, the income of every team will be around 600 to 700 crore rupees
National Football League (NFL), the premier professional American football league in the United States
NFL overview
- Founded: 1920 (as the American Professional Football Association, renamed NFL in 1922)
- Teams: 32 (divided into 2 conferences – AFC & NFC, each with 4 divisions)
- Season:
- Regular Season: September to January (18 weeks, 17 games per team)
- Playoffs: January (14 teams – 7 from each conference)
- Super Bowl: Early February (AFC vs. NFC champions)
📅 NFL 2024-25 Season Key Dates
- Regular Season Starts: September 5, 2024
- Playoffs Begin: January 11, 2025
- Super Bowl LIX (59): February 9, 2025 (in New Orleans, Louisiana)
🏟️ NFL Teams (2024 Season)
American Football Conference (AFC)
- East: Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, Jets
- North: Ravens, Bengals, Browns, Steelers
- South: Texans, Colts, Jaguars, Titans
- West: Chiefs, Broncos, Raiders, Chargers
National Football Conference (NFC)
- East: Cowboys, Eagles, Giants, Commanders
- North: Lions, Packers, Bears, Vikings
- South: Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
- West: 49ers, Rams, Seahawks, Cardinals
🏆 Defending Champions (2023-24 Season)
- Super Bowl LVIII Winner: Kansas City Chiefs (defeated San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in OT)
- MVP: Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs QB)
📺 How to Watch NFL (2024-25 Season)
- USA:
- CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Amazon Prime Video (Thursday Night Football)
- NFL Network, NFL RedZone
- International:
- UK: Sky Sports, ITV, NFL Game Pass
- India: JioCinema (free streaming), NFL Game Pass
- Canada: DAZN, TSN
🔥 Key NFL Rules
✔ 4 quarters (15 mins each)
✔ 7 points for a TD, 3 for an FG
✔ Overtime: Sudden death (modified rules for playoffs)
✔ Challenges: Coaches get 2 challenges per game
💡 NFL 2024-25 Season Highlights
- New Kickoff Rule: Inspired by XFL (to reduce injuries & increase returns)
- International Games: London (Tottenham, Wembley) & Germany (Munich, Frankfurt)
- Top Rookies to Watch: Caleb Bears (QB, Bears), Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR, Cardinals)
❓ NFL FAQs
❖ Will Tom Brady return in 2024?
→ No, he retired permanently in 2023.
❖ Which team has the most Super Bowl wins?
→ New England Patriots & Pittsburgh Steelers (6 each).
❖ How does the NFL Draft work?
→ Worst teams pick first (Round 1-7, 257 total picks in 2024).
❖ Is the NFL popular outside the USA?
→ Growing fast in the UK, Germany, Mexico, and India (thanks to streaming).
🎟️ How to Buy NFL Tickets?
- Official:
- Resale: StubHub, SeatGeek
- International Games: Sold out fast (register early via team websites)
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is scheduled from March 22 to May 25, 2025, featuring 10 teams competing in a total of 74 matches. The opening match will see the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Teams and Groupings
The teams are divided into two groups:
- Group A:
- Chennai Super Kings
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Rajasthan Royals
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Punjab Kings
- Group B:
- Mumbai Indians
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Gujarat Titans
- Delhi Capitals
- Lucknow Super Giants
Each team will play twice against teams in their group and the team in the same row of the opposite group, and once against the remaining four teams. The top four teams based on points will qualify for the playoffs.
Auction Highlights
The IPL 2025 mega auction took place on November 24-25, 2024, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Notable transactions included:
- Rishabh Pant was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history.
- Shreyas Iyer joined Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore.
- Venkatesh Iyer was also among the top bids.
A total of ₹641.5 crore was spent by the ten franchises during the auction.
Key Players and Captains
Several teams have new captains for the 2025 season
- Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant
- Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane
- Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel
Veteran player MS Dhoni returns to play for Chennai Super Kings at 43 years old.
Broadcasting and Streaming
In India, matches will be broadcast on Star Sports, with digital streaming available on JioHotstar. Internationally, broadcasting rights are held by various networks:
- United States: Willow TV
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports
- Pakistan: Tapmad (free streaming)
Fans outside their home countries can use VPN services to access local broadcasts
Rule Changes
Starting this season, the IPL will adhere to the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Code of Conduct regulations for Twenty20 International matches, replacing its previous Code of Conduct.
For the most current information, including match schedules and live updates, refer to official IPL sources and reputable sports news outlets.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is expected to follow the usual schedule, but official details are yet to be announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). However, based on previous seasons, here’s what we can predict:
📅 IPL 2025 Expected Schedule
- Start Date: Late March 2025 (likely between March 22 – April 1)
- Final: Late May 2025 (around May 25 – June 1)
- Total Matches: 74 matches (10 teams, home & away format)
- Venues: Major Indian stadiums (Wankhede, Eden Gardens, Chinnaswamy, etc.)
🏟️ Teams in IPL 2025
The same 10 franchises will compete:
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Gujarat Titans (GT)
🔄 IPL 2025 Mega Auction?
- Unconfirmed, but a mini-auction is more likely (like 2024).
- If a mega auction happens, teams could see major squad changes.
📺 Broadcasting & Streaming
- TV: Star Sports (likely)
- OTT: JioCinema (free) / Disney+ Hotstar (subscription)
🔥 Key Players to Watch in IPL 2025
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – Will he finally win a title?
- MS Dhoni (CSK) – Expected to play his last IPL?
- Hardik Pandya (MI) – Return as captain?
- Shubman Gill (GT) – Next-gen superstar
- Rinku Singh (KKR) – Finisher extraordinaire
💡 What’s New in IPL 2025?
- Impact Player Rule – Likely to stay unless BCCI changes it.
- New Overseas Players? – Possible new signings from T20 leagues.
- More Double Headers? – To fit 74+ matches in ~2 months.
📢 When Will Official Announcements Come?
- December 2024 – January 2025 (Schedule & auction dates)
- February 2025 (Player auction, if any)
❓ FAQs About IPL 2025
❖ Will IPL 2025 clash with elections?
→ If general elections happen in April-May, IPL might be moved partially overseas (like 2009, 2014).
❖ Will MS Dhoni retire after IPL 2025?
→ Likely, but no confirmation yet.
❖ Which team is the favorite for IPL 2025?
→ CSK, MI, GT, and KKR are strong contenders.
🚀 How to Get IPL 2025 Tickets?
- Book online (Paytm Insider, BookMyShow)
- Team websites (Official franchise portals)
- Stadium counters (Limited walk-in sales)
Below is a table summarizing the key details about the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as of March 26, 2025, based on the information provided
| Category | Details |
| Edition | 18th season, branded as TATA IPL 2025 |
| Dates | March 22, 2025 – May 25, 2025 |
| Teams | 10 franchises |
| Total Matches | 74 (league stage + playoffs) |
| Organizer | Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) |
| Opening Match | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), March 22, 2025, Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| League Stage | March 22 – May 18, 2025; Final group match: LSG vs. SRH, BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Playoffs | Qualifier 1: May 20, Hyderabad; Eliminator: May 21, Hyderabad; Qualifier 2: May 23, Kolkata; Final: May 25, Kolkata |
| Double-Headers | 12 days with afternoon (3:30 PM IST) and evening (7:30 PM IST) matches |
| Participating Teams | CSK, DC, GT, KKR, LSG, MI, PBKS, RR, RCB, SRH; Defending Champions: KKR (won IPL 2024) |
| Groups | Group A: CSK, RCB, RR, PBKS, KKR; Group B: MI, GT, DC, SRH, LSG |
| Match Structure | 14 league matches per team: 2x vs. own group, 1x vs. designated cross-group team, 1x vs. remaining cross-group teams |
| Playoff Format | Top 4 qualify; Qualifier 1 (1st vs. 2nd), Eliminator (3rd vs. 4th), Qualifier 2, Final |
| Total Venues | 13 across India |
| Key Venues | Eden Gardens, Kolkata (Opening, Q2, Final); Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad (Q1, Eliminator) |
| Multiple Home Grounds | PBKS: Chandigarh, Dharamsala (3 games); RR: Jaipur, Guwahati (2 games); DC: New Delhi, Visakhapatnam (2 games) |
| Auction Date | November 24–25, 2024, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Most Expensive Player | Rishabh Pant (LSG) – ₹27 crore; Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – ₹26.75 crore |
| Youngest Player | Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) – 13 years, ₹1.1 crore |
| Total Players Bought | 182 (62 overseas) |
| Spending | ₹639.15 crore total |
| Purse | ₹120 crore per team; Salary cap: ₹146 crore for 2025 |
| Broadcasting | TV: Star Sports (up to 4K); Streaming: JioHotstar (subscription or Jio plans above ₹299) |
| Opening Ceremony | March 22, 2025, 6:00 PM IST, Eden Gardens, Kolkata; Performers: Disha Patani, Shreya Ghoshal, Karan Aujla |
| New Rules | Match Fee: ₹7.5 lakh per player per match; Sponsorship Ban: Tobacco, alcohol, crypto banned |
| Overseas Player Rules | Must register for mega auction; Unregistering = 1-year ban; Unavailable post-auction = 2-year ban |
| Current Status | Season underway as of March 26, 2025; Matches played up to March 25, 2025 |