The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is all geared to kick off on a high voltage with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens on March 22. This season will consist of 74 matches spread across 13 grounds, ending on the grand finale on May 25 in Kolkata.
Though spectators look forward to experiencing exciting cricketing, they are also keen on knowing the amount of prize money involved in IPL 2025. The league, renowned for its enormous financial support, has experienced an immense increase in incentives over the years.
IPL 2025 Prize Money Breakdown
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to retain the prize money format from last year. The winner of the IPL 2025 will receive a massive INR 20 crore, and the runner-up will be awarded INR 13 crore.
Besides the finalists, there will be cash awards also for the two playoff-losing teams. In addition to this, individual performers will also be honored with coveted awards like the Orange Cap for the most run-scorer, Purple Cap for the most wicket-taker, and Emerging Player of the Tournament.
Evolution of IPL Prize Money Over the Years
Ever since its launch in 2008, the IPL has seen an increase in prize money year after year, which is a testament to its commercial success and popularity worldwide. Let’s see how the prize money has increased over the years:
2008-2009: The champions earned INR 4.8 crore, and the runners-up earned INR 2.4 crore.
2010-2013: There was a big leap where the champions earned INR 10 crore, and the runners-up earned INR 5 crore.
2014-2015: The prize money increased, giving INR 15 crore to the champions and INR 10 crore to the runners-up.
2016: The prize for the champions was raised to INR 16 crore, with the runner-up earning INR 10 crore.
2017: The award was once lowered to INR 15 crore for the champions and INR 10 crore for the runner-up.
2018-2019: The winner took away INR 20 crore, with the runner-up getting INR 12.5 crore.
2020: Due to the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the winning prize was lowered to INR 10 crore, with the runner-up getting INR 6.25 crore.
2021: The prize money was boosted again, with the champion receiving INR 20 crore and the runner-up receiving INR 12.2 crore.
2022-2024: The prize money remained the same, with the victorious team receiving INR 20 crore and the runner-up receiving INR 13 crore.
IPL 2025: A Season of Great Rewards
With the financial rewards still well-paying, IPL 2025 will be a highly competitive season as teams compete for glory and handsome rewards. The record prize money is another incentive for players to give their best on the field.
With the season heating up, supporters can look forward to thrilling games, stunning performances, and heart-stopping finishes, making IPL 2025 another blockbuster season.
