IPL Teams 2026: Team List, Squad Price & Net Worth
Every IPL franchise with its full squad price list, coaching staff salaries, franchise net worth and how the team earns from the IPL.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Captain: Rajat Patidar
₹2,313 crore
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Mumbai Indians
Captain: Hardik Pandya
₹2,081 crore
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Chennai Super Kings
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
₹2,021 crore
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Kolkata Knight Riders
Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
₹1,952 crore
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
Captain: Pat Cummins
₹1,324 crore
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Delhi Capitals
Captain: Axar Patel
₹1,307 crore
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Rajasthan Royals
Captain: Riyan Parag
₹1,256 crore
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Gujarat Titans
Captain: Shubman Gill
₹1,221 crore
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Punjab Kings
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
₹1,213 crore
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Lucknow Super Giants
Captain: Rishabh Pant
₹1,049 crore
IPL 2026 Teams Compared
All ten franchises side by side: who leads them, how much their 2026 squad costs, and who their highest-paid player is. Click a team for its full players list with price.
Brand values: Houlihan Lokey IPL Valuation Study 2025, converted from US dollars at ₹86 per $. Squad cost adds up every contract in the final 2026 squad, including mid-season replacements.
IPL Team Salaries and Purse in 2026
Each franchise had a total purse of ₹125 crore for IPL 2026, which had to cover both retained players and buys at the December 2025 auction. Mid-season replacement signings are added on top of that.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished the season with the most expensive squad at about ₹126.35 crore, while Kolkata Knight Riders had the lowest total at about ₹106.45 crore. The highest-paid player in the league is Rishabh Pant of Lucknow Super Giants at ₹27 crore.
Most Valuable IPL Teams
Houlihan Lokey's 2025 study valued the whole IPL business at about ₹1.59 lakh crore. Royal Challengers Bengaluru overtook the rest to become the most valuable franchise brand:
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1st
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
₹2,313 crore
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2nd
Mumbai Indians
₹2,081 crore
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3rd
Chennai Super Kings
₹2,021 crore
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4th
Kolkata Knight Riders
₹1,952 crore
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5th
Sunrisers Hyderabad
₹1,324 crore
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6th
Delhi Capitals
₹1,307 crore
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7th
Rajasthan Royals
₹1,256 crore
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8th
Gujarat Titans
₹1,221 crore
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9th
Punjab Kings
₹1,213 crore
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10th
Lucknow Super Giants
₹1,049 crore
Most Successful IPL Teams
IPL titles won by the current franchises: Chennai Super Kings (5), Mumbai Indians (5), Kolkata Knight Riders (3), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2), Gujarat Titans (1), Rajasthan Royals (1) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (1). Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings are still chasing their first title.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams play in the IPL?
10 teams play in IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Which is the most valuable IPL team?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru is the most valuable IPL franchise, with a brand value of about ₹2,313 crore in Houlihan Lokey's 2025 study, ahead of Mumbai Indians (₹2,081 crore).
Which team has won the most IPL titles?
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have won the most IPL titles, with 5 each.
How much can each IPL team spend on players?
Each franchise had a total purse of ₹125 crore for IPL 2026, covering retained players and auction buys.
Who is the highest-paid player in IPL 2026?
Rishabh Pant of Lucknow Super Giants is the highest-paid player in IPL 2026 at ₹27 crore.
Which IPL team has the most expensive squad in 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru has the most expensive squad, with 26 players costing about ₹126.35 crore in total.