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IPL 2025 Breaks Viewership Record with 600 Million Cumulative Aud...

IPL 2025 sets a record with 600 million viewers, Rs 10,000 crore in ad revenue, and 85 million concurrent JioCinema streams.

By Charles C. James — Political news editor

Last updated: June 5, 2025 12:00 am • 1 Min Read

IPL 2025 sets a record with 600 million viewers, Rs 10,000 crore in ad revenue, and 85 million concurrent JioCinema streams.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed that IPL 2025 set a new cumulative viewership record of 600 million unique individuals who watched at least one match across television and digital platforms over the seven-week tournament, surpassing the previous record of 505 million set in 2024. JioCinema, which holds the digital rights, reported 85 million concurrent viewers during the Mumbai Indians versus Chennai Super Kings match on May 18, the highest ever concurrent stream for any sporting event in India history. Total advertising revenue generated by IPL 2025 across all media crossed Rs 10,000 crore for the first time. International viewership was led by the United Kingdom, the United States, the UAE, and South Africa, reflecting the global reach of Indian cricket and the IPL brand.

By Charles C. James ✔

Political news editor

Charles C. James is a Senior Political Correspondent with over a decade of experience covering Capitol Hill, federal policy, and national elections across the United States.