Tata renew IPL title sponsorship until 2028

A BCCI statement described the £237million deal as the "highest-ever sponsorship amount in the history of the league"

The Tata Group has agreed a long-term deal to retain the title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League.

The tournament has been known as the Tata IPL since replacing Vivo as title sponsor in 2022 and will keep hold of those rights until 2028.

A BCCI statement described the £237million (INR 2500 crore) deal as the "highest-ever sponsorship amount in the history of the league".

"The record-breaking sum (of INR 2500 crore) by TATA Group is a testament to the immense value and appeal that the IPL holds in the world of sports," said IPL chairperson Arun Singh Dhumal.

Tata also sponsor the Women's Premier League, the second edition of which is set to take place across February and March.

^{Chennai Super Kings won the 2023 IPL (Sajjad Hussain/AFP via Getty Images)}

Jay Shah, BCCI honorary secretary, added: "This collaboration embodies the spirit of growth, innovation, and a mutual dedication to excellence. The unprecedented financial commitment reflects the immense scale and global impact of the IPL on the international sports stage.

"This unprecedented amount not only sets a new benchmark in the history of the league but also reaffirms the IPL's position as a premier sporting event with global impact.

"Tata Group's commitment to cricket and sports is truly commendable, and we look forward to scaling new heights together and providing fans with unparalleled cricketing entertainment."

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