IPL 2025 suspension: How much money can BCCI lose in a week? | Mint

Know how much money BCCI, teams and broadcasters will lose because of the league suspension. The IPL match was called halfway in Dharamsala, as heavy shooting was reported in the border areas amid continued military tension between India and Pakistan (HT_PRINT), the Council of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week for a week. The league is a massive cricket festival that brings money to the board. But it hit a roadblock. It started after a match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in Dharamsala was discontinued due to a security warning in Jammu. While the BCCI says that national security is coming first, this interruption of even a week can cost them a lot. Let’s look at what it means in simple terms. What would the suspension cost BCCI? Each IPL match helps make money from TV offers, ticket sales, sponsors and food stalls. According to reports, each canceled game can cost the BCCI about £ 100-125 crore. Even with the help of insurance, they can lose about £ 60 crore per game. If 5-7 matches are missed in this weekly interruption, the BCCI could lose £ 300-420 crore. If the break is extended or canceled all season, the losses may be even greater. The impact on sponsors and broadcasters big sponsors like Tata and broadcasters like Jiohotstar is good at the break for now, but they may get worried if it lasts longer. The broadcasters can lose part of their advertising money to as much as 5.500 crore. How will it affect the teams? The ten teams of the IPL will also experience the pain. They get part of the BCCI TV and sponsor money called the Central Revenue Pool. If the IPL stops, this money will take off. Teams with big fans like Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who had two major home games in Bengaluru, miss the ticket and trading sales. IPL 2025 Points Table The top three teams on the marking table are as follows: Gujarat Titans: 16 points out of 11 games, net running (NRR) +0.793 Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 16 points out of 11 matches, no R +0.482 Punjab Kings: 16 points from 12 matches, NRR +0.376 IPL 2025 before the suspension, IPL 2025 matches. There are still 16 games left, including the playoffs and the final, which was planned earlier on May 25. These games are now at stake, and the BCCI is finding out when or where they can happen. If the situation does not improve soon, the matches can go to August-September. What is the following for IPL 2025? The BCCI is watching the border situation and acquisitions closely and will soon decide whether to start the IPL again. If things calm down, the tournament can be back in a week or so. Many foreign players have now gone home, but are ready to return if the BCCI gives the green light. What if the tournament is canceled? If IPL 2025 is completely canceled, the BCCI will get a big financial hit. Even the broadcasters could lose a third of their advertising fees, and teams, depending on the central pool, would also struggle.