IPL 2025 suspension costs BCCI ₹125 crore per match amid India-Pakistan conflict

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended for a week as escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan push the tournament into uncertainty. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the IPL governing council are expected to assess the situation and decide the tournament’s future after consultations with stakeholders.

So far, 16 matches, including the four playoffs, remain pending. Though no one questions the suspension given the national crisis, the financial cost is significant. The BCCI is reportedly incurring a loss of ₹100–125 crore per cancelled match. Even after insurance coverage, at least half that amount is still being lost due to disrupted broadcasting, sponsorships, and match-day revenues.

The economic ripples stretch far beyond the cricket field. The suspension impacts vendors, transport services, restaurants, and local businesses that thrive during IPL nights. Host broadcasters, advertisers, and merchandise partners are also facing a sudden freeze in revenue flow. While the franchises have been asked to stay ready for a potential early resumption, foreign players and staff—many of whom have already left India—may return depending on how the situation evolves.

If the conflict delays the tournament longer than expected, the only viable window for rescheduling may be in August-September. That would force a reshuffle of India’s bilateral series against Bangladesh and throw the already uncertain T20 Asia Cup into further limbo, especially with any India-Pakistan cricketing tie looking unlikely for the foreseeable future.

The BCCI remains hopeful for a quick resolution, but is also preparing for logistical and financial contingencies in case the suspension extends.