After the successful conclusion of TATA IPL 2022, BCCI now shifts its focus towards the upcoming e-auction of the IPL media rights for the next five years from 2023 to 2027.
The process is going to be a tedious one and might take many days before the announcement of the final bid winner.
Date of IPL Media Rights Auction 2023-27
For the first time since the start of IPL, the media rights will be e-auction, commencing from 12th June 2022.
Catagories of IPL Media Rights Auction 2023-27
Broadcast Rights for the Indian Subcontinent
The base price for the IPL media rights in the Indian subcontinent is Rs 49 crore per match.
With 74 matches in a tournament, the price comes to Rs 18,130 crore for five years, about Rs 3,626 crore per year.
Digital Rights
The digital rights are set at Rs 33 crore per game, amounting to Rs 12,210 crore for the tourney and Rs 2,442 crore per year.
Nonexclusive 18 match Rights which includes the season openers, playoff and etc
The third one has been introduce for the first time and offers only 18 games with non-exclusive rights.
This package is set at Rs 16 crore per game, amounting Rs 1,440 crore for five years. ( Rs 288 crore per year)
International Broadcasting Rights
The international broadcasting rights come at a base price of Rs three crore per game with the combine value coming to Rs 1,110 crore for five years.
Bidders of IPL Media Rights Auction 2023-27
The big Bidders in the fray include Disney-Star, Amazon, Apple, Google, Sony, Zee Entertainment, Sky Sports UK, and South Africa’s SuperSport.
Amazon Prime Video reportedly wants to win the IPL rights to expand its user base in India.
They have also start live-streaming cricket matches and the OTT major.
How Much BCCI can Earn from IPL Media Rights Auction 2023-27?
The base price of IPL media rights is Rs 32,890 crore, experts believe that the auction will give the price point up to touch anywhere between Rs 35,000-40,000.
