IPL Winners List: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular Twenty20 (T20) cricket tournaments in the world, which is governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The inaugural edition of IPL was in 2008, and was won by Rajasthan Royals (RR), and since then the IPL has seen 8 different champions till 2025.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Mumbai Indians (MI) are the most successful teams in IPL, each of them have won 5 IPL titles. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) comes third with 3 titles.
In 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made history by lifting their first IPL trophy in 18 years. The 2026 season is going to start on 28th March 2026.
What is the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
Indian Premier League is a franchise-based T20 cricket league started by BCCI in 2008. The very first match of IPL was played on April 18, 2008 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
The tournament is held annually between the months of March and May. It is the most watched cricket league in the world and is ranked among the most valuable sporting leagues across the world with a valuation of $18.5 billion in 2025.
Winner List of IPL (2008–2026)
IPL has produced some of the most memorable moments in cricket over the years starting with Rajasthan Royals winning the IPL in 2008, to Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifting their first ever trophy in 2025. Let us explore the list of the Indian Premier League winners from 2008 to 2026 in the table below.
| Year | Winners | Runner-Up | Venue |
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Ahmedabad |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Chennai |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Gujarat Titans (GT) | Ahmedabad |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Ahmedabad |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Dubai |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Delhi Capitals (DC) | Dubai |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Hyderabad |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Mumbai |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) | Hyderabad |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | Bangalore |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Kolkata |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | Bangalore |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Kolkata |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Chennai |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | Chennai |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Mumbai |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers (DC) | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | Johannesburg |
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Mumbai |
Source: Espncricinfo
Also Read: Most Runs in IPL (2008 to 2026)
Who won the IPL Trophy in 2025?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lifted the IPL trophy in 2025 after a long wait of 18 years. RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs to secure their first ever IPL trophy, the match was played at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, and broke the record for viewership with 169 million TV viewers and 892 million video views in digital platform.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which team has won the most IPL titles?
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are the most successful teams in IPL, sharing the record for the most IPL titles, having won the tournament five times each.
Who won the first IPL in 2008?
The Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural IPL tournament in 2008. Led by Australian legend Shane Warne, they defeated the Chennai Super Kings in the final.
Did RCB win an IPL trophy?
Yes. After an 18-year title drought, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their first-ever IPL championship in 2025 by defeating the Punjab Kings in the final.
Who won the IPL in 2024?
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the IPL in 2024 under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, claiming their third franchise title, the previous two being 2012 and 2014 under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir.
Which active teams have never won the IPL?
As of the start of the 2026 season, the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are the only active franchises that have never won an IPL title.
