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Fanatic Sports and Hurun India unveiled India’s first multi-league sports valuation report, spanning 55-plus franchises and more than 1,300 athletes across six competitions. The study valued Kolkata Knight Riders at up to ₹22,500 crore, ahead of Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Founder Raghav Gupta said India is becoming a sports economy fuelled by rising fan spending and expanding fandom.

Fanatic Sports and Hurun India today announced the inaugural edition of the Fanatic Sports Hurun India’s Most Valuable Sports Teams 2026 — India's first comprehensive report spanning franchise valuations, athlete metrics, ownership ecosystems, and performance data across six professional Indian sports leagues: the Indian Premier League (IPL), Women's Premier League (WPL), Indian Super League (ISL), Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), Hockey India League (HIL), and Prime Volleyball League (PVL). Covering over 1,300+ athletes across 50+ nations competing in 55+ franchises, this report offers an unprecedented, data-driven panorama of Indian sports.

Kolkata Knight Riders leads IPL valuations at INR 19,200 Cr – INR 22,500 Cr, followed by Mumbai Indians (INR 18,400 Cr – INR 21,700 Cr) and Chennai Super Kings (INR 18,400 Cr – INR 20,700 Cr) — each a five-time IPL champion. The average IPL franchise valuation is projected to reach USD 15 Bn by 2032, placing individual Indian teams on par with top-tier NFL franchises.

Mr. Raghav Gupta, Founder & CEO, Fanatic Sports, said: “The Fanatic Sports Hurun India’s Most Valuable Sports Team 2026 Report is an incredible initiative, marking a defining moment for the business of sport in India.”

“Having built Fanatic Sports over the last decade, it has been a privilege to take Indian fans across the globe to experience world-class hospitality at the biggest sporting events. Today, our ambition is equally clear — to bring fans from around the world to India, to witness the country’s biggest franchise tournaments, landmark matches, and defining sporting moments.”