All eyes are on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad tonight (June 3) as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in what promises to be a blockbuster IPL 2025 finale.
While the spotlight is on the battle for glory, there’s another high-stakes game unfolding off the pitch — the race for the mega prize money. The Indian Premier League (IPL) isn’t just cricket’s biggest spectacle, it’s also a financial powerhouse. And with the championship title comes a massive windfall that could change the fortunes of not just the winning team, but also the runners-up, standout players, and support staff.
From crores for the champion side to individual awards for emerging talent, the IPL’s prize money is as glittering as its trophies. As the teams gear up for the ultimate showdown, here’s a look at how the spoils of this grand finale will be divided, and who stands to gain big tonight.
A shot at history
Tonight’s IPL final is more than just a battle for the trophy — it’s a shot at history. For the first time in over a decade, the league will crown a brand-new champion.
Ever since Mumbai Indians lifted their maiden title in 2013, every winner has been a repeat champion. But that streak ends today, as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) — two teams with massive fanbases but no titles — lock horns for their first-ever IPL crown.
RCB, despite their star-studded line-ups over the years, have fallen short thrice in the finals (2009, 2011, and 2016). PBKS, on the other hand, came close only once — in 2014 — before fading into playoff obscurity for a decade.
This season, both sides have defied odds and critics to reach the summit clash. And now, 15 years since the league began, one of them is finally set to break the jinx and make history.
Full breakdown of IPL 2025 prize money
The IPL 2025 finale might just be about winning for the players, but one can’t ignore the big bucks! IPL 2025 Finale champions will walk away with a whopping Rs 20 crore, while the runners-up will still take home a hefty Rs 13 crore.
These figures have remained unchanged since 2022 but are a giant leap from the league’s early days, when the inaugural winners Rajasthan Royals earned just Rs 4.8 crore in 2008.
Alongside the team rewards, standout performers will be celebrated with individual honours like Player of the Tournament and Emerging Player of the Year.
However, now with rain threatening to crash the party in Ahmedabad, the prize and the drama, just got bigger.