Archive · 31 Oct 2025
IPL's Future is Bullish, Says Sportscorp MD Marc Ganis
Imagine a big cricket tournament in India called the IPL.
A man named Marc Ganis, who helps businesses with sports, thinks this tournament is doing really, really well and will make even more money in the future.
He says lots of people from other countries want to invest in it because India is a huge country and cricket is becoming super popular everywhere, even in the Olympics now.
The way the IPL works, with fans and big companies owning teams, is so good that other countries are copying it.
Even though many people want to buy parts of IPL teams, it's mostly big companies, not just one person, who are investing.
Money from watching games on TV and online will make the IPL even more valuable.
Because the IPL is so big and exciting, it will keep attracting money for a long time.
Sportscorp MD Marc Ganis states the Indian Premier League (IPL) outlook is 'bullish' for investors.
India's large economy and population make cricket a high-value global sport with significant growth potential.
The IPL model, with its strong fan engagement and corporate ownership, is being replicated globally by franchises.
Foreign investors face competition from local buyers, with large investment funds likely to be the first to enter IPL ownership.
Broadcast, digital rights, and direct-to-consumer streaming are seen as key drivers for future IPL valuation growth.
- Who
- Marc Ganis, Managing Director of Sportscorp
- What
- Hailed the future of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as 'bullish' and a benchmark for sports business growth, highlighting its attractiveness for global investors and its expanding global model.
- When
- During the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Why
- Due to India's large economy and population, cricket's growing global legitimacy (including Olympic inclusion), the IPL's successful business model, and lucrative media rights.
- Event
- Future Investment Initiative (FII9)
- Location
- Riyadh
- Speaker
- Marc Ganis, Managing Director of Sportscorp
- Key Topic
- Indian Premier League (IPL) business growth and global expansion
- Key Trend
- Replication of IPL model globally with multi-country franchise ownership
- Investment Drivers
- Broadcast/digital rights, direct-to-consumer streaming