IPL Auction 2026: Team owners FULL LIST and their net worth REVEALED

IPL Auction 2026 Owners Net Worth: The IPL 2026 auction is always a major event, with billion-dollar franchises owned by tycoons and celebrities driving aggressive bidding. This time the event is happening in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16. Owners’ wealth plays a key role in shaping retentions and marquee signings across all 10 teams.Let’s take a closer look at each team’s owners and their net worth.Mumbai Indians (Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd)Mumbai Indians is owned by Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). Mukesh Ambani ($110.3 Billion) and Nita Ambani head the roster of five-time (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) champions MI.Royal Challengers BengaluruRCB’s new ownership blends strong Kannada regional pride with Diageo’s global presence through its $11.95 million USL stake, alongside Hombale Films following the IPL 2025 win.Chennai Super Kings (Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited)5-time (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of India Cements, led by N. Srinivasan, valued at around $10 billion, with a strong focus on loyalty and consistency.Kolkata Knight Riders (Knight Riders Sports Private Limited)The three-time (2012, 2014, 2024) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are jointly owned by Shah Rukh Khan ($780 million), Juhi Chawla ($6 million) and Jay Mehta ($3.5 billion). The franchise is officially owned by Knight Riders Sports Private Limited, a subsidiary of Red Chillies Entertainment (Shah Rukh Khan's company) and the Mehta Group (Jay Mehta and Juhi Chawla's group).Sunrisers Hyderabad (Sun TV Network Limited)Sunrisers Hyderabad, champions in 2016, is owned by Sun TV Network’s Kalanithi Maran ($5.3 Billion) and Kavya Maran, drawing strength from their media-backed bowling firepower.Delhi Capitals (JSW GMR Cricket Pvt Ltd)Delhi Capitals is owned by JSW GMR Cricket Pvt Ltd. Notably, Delhi Capitals is jointly owned by Parth Jindal of JSW Group ($7.68 Billion) and the GMR Group ($3.2 Billion).Rajasthan Royals (Royal Multisport Private Limited)Rajasthan Royals, champions in 2008, are owned by Royal Multisport Private Limited, which is part of the Royal Sports Group (Emerging Media Sporting Holdings Ltd), a consortium that includes Manoj Badale, Lachlan Murdoch and RedBird Capital Partners. Emerging Media, led by Badale, holds the majority stake, making it the parent entity. Manoj Badale has a net worth of $160 million, and of Lachlan Murdoch's is valued at $2.1 billion.Punjab Kings (K.P.H. Dream Cricket Private Limited)Punjab Kings (PBKS) are jointly owned by Mohit Burman (Dabur, $10.4B), Ness Wadia ($6.7M), Preity Zinta ($15M), and Karan Paul, through a company named K.P.H. Dream Cricket Private Limited.Gujarat Titans (Irelia Sports India Private Limited)CVC Capital, with $17.73 billion net worth, and the Torrent Group ($14.1 billion) jointly own Gujarat Titans, through a company named Irelia Sports India Private Limited.Lucknow Super Giants (RPSG Sports Private Limited)Sanjiv Goenka ($4.5 Billion) of the RPSG Group owns Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), backing the franchise with the strength of a diversified conglomerate.