Cricket holds more than 86% of the hearings of the total sports coverage of India. The rest of the sports only has only 14% of the segment.
The cricket taking on Indian sports fans is strengthening each past season, and the figures leave no doubt. It is not at all surprising. Almost all the kids in the streets in India know one thing or two about the cricket, with the names of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli on everyone’s lips. With the advent of the Internet and easier access to live coverage of the matches, the public in sport has increased multiple. There is a reason why the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the second most watched sports league in the world!
IPL The Grand Dad of the Sports Family of India
Now a new report of Havas play Naked the amazing scope of Indian sports leagues, revealing that the Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to dominate others, while even the Premier League Female (WPL) has now exceeded European football giants in the Indian viewer.
According to the report, the IPL recorded 857 million breathtaking viewers on television and digital platforms in 2024, with 464 million settings via television and 393 million observation on OTT platforms.
In comparison, the UEFA Champions League, the largest football league and has long considered premium property in global sports broadcasting, has attracted only 125 million viewers in India. Part of this could also be the release of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, because the two living legends no longer spring their trades in Europe. The English Premier League, considered the most competitive football league, rushed even more behind at 96 million.
WPL larger than UEFA Champions League
The WPL, started in 2023, scored 130 million viewers, 110 million of which were on television and 20 million via OTT. This places it both on UCL and EPL, which means an important step for Indian women’s sport. Regional language comments, the increase in OTT mobile access and the integration of fantastic games have all played a role.
| League / event | Total audience | Television viewing | OTT audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 857 million | 464 million | 393 million |
| Pro Kabaddi League | 350 million | – | – |
| Indian Super League | 232 million | – | – |
| Premier League Female | 130 million | – | – |
| UEFA Champions League | 125 million | 110 million | 20 million |
| Premier League (EPL) | 96 million | 310 million | 190 million |
| Others | – | 40 million | 42 million |
IPL 2025 – The biggest season of all time?
As for IPL 2025, the numbers only amazed everyone. The season has recorded more than 840 billion minutes of total surveillance time. Despite a week -long suspension due to geopolitical tensions, the league has not lost vapor. The final between RCB and PBKS broke all previous records with 31.7 billion minutes of surveillance time. Jiostar reported that 169 million listening to television, while Jiohotstar recorded 892 million video views and a peak of 55 million, the most for any T20 match!
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