The Board of Control for Cricket in India established the Indian Premier League, a professional Twenty20 cricket competition, in 2008. Mumbai is home to its headquarters. Franchise teams compete in the league’s round-robin stage before moving on to the playoffs. Mumbai hosts the start of the IPL 2026 season, and Ahmedabad is anticipated to host the championship game. The prize pool has increased to approximately ₹400,000,000, up from ₹380,000,000 in 2025.
| Official Name: |
Indian Premier League |
| Organizer: |
Board of Control for Cricket in India |
| Founding Year: |
2008 |
| Cricket Format: |
Twenty20 |
| Tournament Structure: |
League stage and playoffs |
| Matches: |
84 |
| Teams: |
10 |
| Venue: |
Stadiums across India |
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