The Indian Premier League (IPL) isn’t just about cricket—it’s a battle of passion, loyalty, and an ever-growing fanbase. Though each team has its loyal fan base, a few franchises stand out when it comes to popularity. With a legacy like no other, superstar lineups, and an emotional bond that spans generations, these teams boast the largest fan base in the IPL. But which IPL team has most fans with crazy following and loyalty? Let’s dive in and find out!
Which IPL Team Has Most Fans in 2025?
Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, has the highest fan base in IPL including 41.7 million followers on social media. Irrespective of the match venue, the “Yellow Army” is available always to cheer CSK with unmatched passion. The CSK fans also dominate social media whether it is Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter (now X).
However, when it comes to loyalty, RCB fans are way ahead of any IPL team to support RCB, led by the “King Kohli”.
Why CSK Has the Biggest Fan Following?
Whether it is on the ground or television, CSK is the most followed team ever with die-hard fans. The biggest reason for this massive fanbase is iconic leadership my “mastermind Dhoni” and consistent success in every season.
MS Dhoni’s Legacy – The presence of the legendary captain has created an emotional bond with fans.
Reliable Performance – CSK has remained the most consistent team to win IPL trophies. So far, Chennai Super Kings holds five IPL championships.
Loyal Fanbase – Even with a two-year ban (2016-2017), CSK fans stayed loyal, showcasing their unparalleled devotion.
Massive Social Media Following – CSK has millions of followers on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, consistently featuring in the list of most engaged sports teams worldwide.
Which IPL Team Has Most Fans on Social Media All Time?
On social media, the battle for the biggest fanbase is intense between CSK, MI, and RCB. RCB has 17.1M followers on Instagram and 14M on Facebook, followed by CSK with 16.9M fans on Instagram and 14M fans on Facebook. RCB edges ahead, narrowly surpassing the mighty Chennai Super Kings on Instagram.
Mumbai Indians hold the 3rd position in Social Media fans with 15.4M and 11M on Instagram and Facebook, respectively.
Collectively, with a massive 41.7 million followers, Chennai Super Kings is the most followed IPL team. As of March 2025, RCB placed in second position with soaring fans of 38.4 million and marginally surpassing Mumbai Indians which has overall 37.6 million fans.
List of the Most Followed Teams in IPL in Social Media
In social media like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc, Royal Challenger Bangalore has the most loyal followers despite its consistently poor performance. The Kohli Army stands strong, always backing their leader.
With Virat Kohli being the most successful player in IPL history, their support remains unmatched. Here’s a detailed comparison of team followings across social media –
| Team | Instagram (in Millions) | Facebook (in Millions) | Twitter (X) (in Millions) |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 17.1 | 14 | 7.3 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 16.9 | 14 | 10.8 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 15.4 | 14 | 8.2 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 6.6 | 18 | 5.3 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 4.07 | 9.8 | 2.6 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 3.44 | 9.1 | 3 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 4.54 | 6.63 | 3.3 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 4.53 | 5.41 | 2.9 |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 4.22 | 1.73 | 610K |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 3.34 | 1.09 | 809K |
Who Has More Fans, RCB or CSK?
Overall, CSK has more fans whether it is on the ground, television, or social media. But RCB has more loyal fans and a high engagement rate of over 2 billion across social media especially on Instagram. Despite continuously failing in IPL and not having a single trophy, fans always emotionally support the team due to cultural significance and star power like Virat Kohli.
On the other hand, having the most IPL fans is obvious for CSK due to being one of the most successful teams in IPL. Also, CSK is the only team that made it to the final 10 times and lifted the trophy 5 times even though it was banned for two years.
The 3rd most followed overall team in IPL is Mumbai Indians which has shown excellent gameplay over the years and won the most titles.
