Chennai Super Kings are one of the most followed teams in the Indian Premier League and for all the right reasons, as the franchise has five titles to its name in the tournament. The team also features MS Dhoni, one of the biggest cricketing icons, not just in the IPL but globally in any form of cricket. With 308 million average viewers per match, CSK have become the most-watched team in IPL 2026, which is a testament to their ever-growing fandom.
Following CSK are their arch-rivals Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Notably, RCB are playing the 2026 season as the defending champions, with the star power of Virat Kohli driving the majority of the team’s popularity, which has become synonymous with the franchise’s emotions now. RCB are a close second, enjoying a staggering 303 million viewers per match in the ongoing season, which is exceptional.
Mumbai Indians (MI), yet another super-successful IPL team, have been having a thunderous season with fans supporting them all through, despite a poor run in the nineteenth season thus far. A dip in performance has not meant a fall in the support and cheers for the five-time winners, who are getting 293 million viewers per match, which isn’t surprising at all, since the team features big stars like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav.
Top 5 most-watched teams in IPL 2026
| Sr No | Team Name | Average Viewers Per Match |
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 308 million |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 303 million |
| 3 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 293 million |
| 4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 290 million |
| 5 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 280 million |
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The fourth team on the list is Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The Pat Cummins-led side last won a trophy in 2016, which is still their only IPL title, but consistent performances in the cash-rich tournament over the years have ensured a rise in their fan base, which is not just limited to the city of Hyderabad but across the globe, with superstar players like Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Travis Head decorating the squad.
Meanwhile, the top five list is completed by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The Kolkata-based franchise has three IPL titles against their name and has always been among the most-followed teams in the league. This year, the story has been the same for the Knight Riders, as the franchise, co-owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, has witnessed its matches being viewed by an average of 280 million daily.
