The English Premier League demonstrates a stronger global presence and higher revenue streams, while the Indian Premier League showcases immense popularity within India and a growing global audience. Both leagues are impacted by weather conditions and have high social media engagement.
| Attribute | Indian Premier League | English Premier League |
|---|---|---|
| Popularity | Immensely popular in India with a global audience, especially in Australia, England, South Africa and Afghanistan. | Most-watched sports league globally, broadcast in 212 territories to 643 million homes, with a potential TV audience of 4.7 billion people. It has a strong global presence but may have varying levels of popularity compared to cricket in India. |
| Average Team Valuation | Over $1 billion as of 2023. Top franchises (CSK, MI) valued between " 9,000 Cr to 9,600 Cr as of mid-2025. | In 2021, the average value of a Premier League team was approximately $1.29 billion. In 2023, the average valuation of the "big six" was $6.95 billion. |
| Broadcasting Rights Revenue | Domestic media rights for IPL 2025 are projected at $1.21 billion. A single IPL match generates ~$16 million in broadcasting revenue. | The Premier League's global and domestic commercial and broadcast revenue has increased to UK 12.25 billion (US$15.3 billion) for the 2025-2028 cycle. For the cycle spanning from 2022 to 2025, the broadcasting rights were worth approximately 10.5 billion over three years. |
| Player Salary Cap | 146 crore for the 2025 season, increasing to 151 crore and 157 crore for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, respectively. | There is no player salary cap in the English Premier League. |
| Franchise Stability and Longevity | Founded in 2007, with the first season played in 2008. Most teams are now profitable. | The Premier League was founded in 1992. Six clubs (Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur) have participated in every season since its inception. |
| Match Attendance Rates | Most-attended cricket league and eighth most-attended sports league globally, with an average attendance of around 26,000 spectators. The 2022 final had 104,859 attendees. | The Premier League has the highest average match attendance of any football league in the world. For the 2024-2025 season, the average attendance was 40,421 per game. Stadiums generally operate close to full capacity. |
| Social Media Engagement | Average IPL club's social media following is higher than all major sports leagues except the Premier League and La Liga. | Average IPL club's social media following is higher than all major sports leagues except the Premier League and La Liga. |
| Sponsorship Revenue | Estimated to generate $105.31 million in sponsorship revenue for the 2025 edition. | Sponsorship revenue for the 2024-2025 season is over $1.5 billion. It has reached 1.58 billion, with growth driven by gambling brands and sports apparel manufacturers. |
| Number of Matches per Season | 74 matches in the 2025 season, including 70 league-stage matches and 4 playoff matches. Plans to increase to 84 and 94 games in the future. | Each team plays 38 matches per season, totaling 380 matches in the league. |
| Global Viewership Numbers | Significant global viewership. The IPL 2024 recorded its highest-ever viewership for the first ten matches at 350 million viewers. | The Premier League has an annual TV audience of 4.7 billion. Cumulative audiences for live Premier League programming reached 1.35 billion. |
| Impact of Weather Conditions on Schedules | Weather conditions, particularly rain, can affect match schedules. | Weather conditions in England can impact match schedules, particularly during winter. |
| Ticket Pricing and Accessibility | Ticket sales contribute to team revenue. | Not available |