Which IPL team has most fans in 2025?

Chennai Super Kings tops 2025’s most-followed IPL teams list!

  • Published - May 10, 2025 08:53:39
  • Updated - May 10, 2025 08:54:59
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The Indian Premier League has been entertaining fans for over a decade now and has garnered attention from all around the world, and it’s not just attention; it’s die-hard fans who love their franchise the most. IPL isn’t the only the biggest cash-rich league, but it’s also among the leagues that have huge mass followings. It’s not just a cricket tournament, it’s like a cultural celebration that unites millions of fans across India and the globe.

The popularity of the teams can be measured in various ways, and the most important one is the presence and following of franchises on social media platforms. In today’s digital world, everything is available on the internet. From the team’s player auction to the team squad and each small team updates everything is conveyed via these channels, making it an easy yet convenient source of information exchange. So today we will talk about which IPL team has the most fans in 2025 and will consider their social media presence.

List of  IPL team with the most fans on social media

Rank Team Instagram Followers Facebook Followers X (Twitter) Followers Total Followers
1 Chennai Super Kings 18.5 Million 14 Million 10.9 Million 43.4 Million
2 Mumbai Indians 17.5 Million 14 Million 8.3 Million 39.8 Million
3 Royal Challengers Bengaluru 19.5 Million 10 Million 7.4 Million 36.9 Million
4 Kolkata Knight Riders 7.4 Million 18 Million 5.3 Million 30.7 Million
5 Delhi Capitals 4.6 Million 9.2 Million 2.6 Million 16.4 Million
6 Punjab Kings 4.1 Million 9.3 Million 3 Million 16.4 Million
7 Sunrisers Hyderabad 5.4 Million 6.8 Million 3.3 Million 15.5 Million
8 Rajasthan Royals 5.1 Million 5.8 Million 2.9 Million 13.8 Million
9 Gujarat Titans 4.8 Million 1.9 Million 623.4K 7.3 Million
10 Lucknow Super Giants 3.6 Million 1.3 Million 816.5K 5.7 Million

Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings, one of the most successful franchises of the IPL Legacy, tops the list of IPL teams with the most fans, with more than 40 million active followers across its social media handles. The yellow army craze is on another level amongst the fans. Also, the biggest reason for the mass following of Chennai can be attributed to MS Dhoni. The legendary cricketer has been with the franchise since the beginning and has led the team to the most title wins, crafting a space in fans’ hearts.

Mumbai Indians

Another successful team franchise of the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians, is the second most followed team on the internet and is behind CSK ina  few numbers only. Having accumulated 39.8 million followers on all the social media channels, MI has crowned itself the second most followed team in India. With a strong squad and globally recognised players, MI is among the fan favorites. Featuring stars like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah, it has gained followers across the globe.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Sitting on third, RCB might not top the list of the teams with the most fan following, but the trust and Loyalty this team has is unbeatable. With a combined fan following of 36.9 million followers across all three platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, RCB is the strongest contender among the teams with the most fans. Known for an aggressive style of playing and the Virat Kohli factor, RCB has gained fans from not just Bengaluru but also across the globe.

Amongst the other factors for considering the teams with most fans, following factors can be considered as a key indicators. Team performance, fans engagement, regional popularity and historical legacy. Although social media is a major part of the calculation but these factors are beyond just numbers they are another factor of the fans loyalty.