Royal Challengers Bengaluru not only lifted the IPL 2026 trophy but also secured the tournament’s biggest financial reward, pocketing Rs 20 crore after a memorable title-winning campaign. Gujarat Titans, who pushed RCB all the way to the final, earned Rs 13 crore for finishing as runners-up.
The IPL 2026 season carried a total playoff prize purse of Rs 46.5 crore, with all four teams that reached the business end of the tournament receiving substantial rewards for their performances.
IPL 2026 Prize Money Distribution
| Position | Team | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rs 20 crore |
| Runners-up | Gujarat Titans | Rs 13 crore |
| Third Place | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 7 crore |
| Fourth Place | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs 6.5 crore |
While franchises celebrated their earnings, several players also walked away with individual honours and cash awards after producing standout performances throughout the tournament.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as the Orange Cap winner after a remarkable season in which he amassed 776 runs for Rajasthan Royals. Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada finished as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 28 scalps, securing the Purple Cap. The Emerging Player of the Season and Most Valuable Player awards also carried attractive cash prizes.
IPL 2026 Individual Award Winners
| Award | Winner | Reward |
| Orange Cap | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) | Rs 10 lakh |
| Purple Cap | Kagiso Rabada (GT) | Rs 10 lakh |
| Emerging Player of the Season | Winner awarded | Rs 20 lakh |
| Most Valuable Player (MVP) | Winner awarded | Rs 10 lakh |
Under the IPL’s revenue-sharing structure, prize money is generally split between the franchise and the squad, with half distributed among players and support staff and the remaining amount retained by team management.