Where does BCCI, which gives away Rs 131 crore as prize money, earn billions of rupees from? Know your income source

Indian cricket team is getting many awards after winning the T20 World Cup 2026. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a total prize money of Rs 131 crore for Team India. It is believed that this amount is the biggest cash prize ever given to an Indian team.

Earlier, the board had given a reward of Rs 125 crore to Team India for winning the World Cup 2024. After winning the T20 World Cup for the second consecutive time, the players are again being honored with big prizes. In its statement, BCCI has congratulated the players and support staff for this historic achievement and wished them all the best for the future.

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BCCI is the richest cricket board in the world

BCCI is considered to be the richest and most influential cricket board in the world. According to media reports, BCCI’s total assets in 2026 are estimated to be around Rs 18,760 crore. This figure is more than the total assets of many other cricket boards.

BCCI’s revenue is continuously increasing due to the popularity of cricket in India and big commercial deals related to it. This is the reason why this organization is considered one of the richest sports boards in the world. Especially leagues like the Indian Premier League have played an important role in rapidly increasing the income of the board.

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Where does BCCI earn billions of rupees from?

There are many big business strategies and agreements behind BCCI’s revenue of billions of rupees:

• Indian Premier League (IPL): This is the biggest earning engine of BCCI. The board earns thousands of crores of profits annually from ticket sales, TV rights and brand partnerships.

• Media and Broadcasting Rights: Companies bid billions of dollars to broadcast matches on TV and digital platforms (like Star Sports, JioCinema).

• ICC Revenue Share: The largest share (about 38.5%) of the total earnings of the International Cricket Council (ICC) comes in the account of BCCI.

• Sponsorships and titles: Big-name companies pay huge sums to BCCI for everything from team jerseys to series names (like IDFC First Bank Trophy).

• Tickets and Merchandise: The board also receives regular income from the sale of match tickets and merchandise such as official jerseys and caps.