The Indian Premier League has ten active franchises, each with its own city, home crowd, colours and history. For a new fan, an IPL teams list is more useful when it goes beyond names and explains where each side plays and what it has achieved. The league has used the same ten-franchise lineup since Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants joined in 2022, although teams can occasionally stage home matches at secondary venues.
All 10 IPL franchises, cities and home grounds
1. Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings represent Chennai and play primarily at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, better known as Chepauk. Yellow is the franchise’s defining colour. CSK have won five IPL titles: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. That record makes Chennai one of the two most successful current IPL franchises by championship count.
2. Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals represent India’s national capital and use Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as their main home ground. Blue and red are the team’s signature colours. The franchise began as Delhi Daredevils before adopting the Capitals name ahead of the 2019 season. Delhi have reached the IPL final but have not yet won the trophy.
3. Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans are based in Ahmedabad, with the Narendra Modi Stadium serving as their home venue. Their visual identity is built around dark blue with gold accents. Gujarat made an immediate impact after joining in 2022, winning the IPL in their debut season. They returned to the final in 2023 and again in 2026.
4. Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders represent Kolkata and play at Eden Gardens, one of cricket’s most famous grounds. Purple and gold are closely associated with KKR. The team has won three IPL championships, in 2012, 2014 and 2024. Fans who value a passionate home crowd and a venue with deep cricket history have plenty to like here.
5. Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants represent Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh and play at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium. Light blue is the colour most strongly linked with the franchise. LSG joined the IPL in 2022 and reached the playoffs in each of their first two seasons, but they have not yet won the title.
6. Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians represent Mumbai and call Wankhede Stadium home. Blue, often paired with gold, defines the team’s look. Mumbai have won five IPL titles: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. That puts them level with Chennai Super Kings on five championships and makes MI one of the league’s most successful teams.
7. Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings represent Punjab and list the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, also known as Mullanpur, as their home venue. Red is the dominant team colour, commonly combined with silver or white. The franchise competed as Kings XI Punjab until its 2021 rebrand. Punjab have made an IPL final but have not won the championship.
8. Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals are associated with Jaipur and list Sawai Mansingh Stadium as their primary home ground. Pink and blue form the franchise’s modern colour identity. Rajasthan won the inaugural IPL in 2008. They have also used secondary home venues; in 2026, scheduled home matches were played in Guwahati, so fixtures are worth checking before planning a stadium visit.
9. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru represent Bengaluru and play at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Red is the team’s defining colour, usually combined with darker or gold detailing. After years of near misses, RCB won their first IPL title in 2025 and successfully defended it in 2026 by beating Gujarat Titans in the final. That gives Bengaluru two championships.
10. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad represent Hyderabad and use Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium as their main home ground. Orange and black are the colours most closely identified with SRH. The franchise won the IPL in 2016 and has reached the final on other occasions. Squads and tactical styles change, but the orange identity remains instantly recognisable.
Which current IPL teams have won the most titles?
Among the current ten teams, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians lead with five titles each. Kolkata Knight Riders have three, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have two, while Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have one apiece. Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings are still waiting for their first championship. One historical detail matters when counting all IPL title winners: Deccan Chargers won the 2009 tournament, but that former Hyderabad franchise is not one of today’s ten teams.
How to choose an IPL team to follow
There is no wrong way to pick a franchise. A newcomer might choose by city, stadium atmosphere, colours, history or simply the first team they enjoy watching. Someone drawn to established success could start with Chennai or Mumbai, while a fan who likes recent momentum might follow Bengaluru. Gujarat and Lucknow offer newer stories, while Delhi and Punjab give supporters the chance to back a team still chasing a maiden title.
A practical tip is to watch two or three matches before deciding. IPL squads change through auctions and trades, so choosing only because of one player can leave you supporting a very different lineup later. City identity, home ground and franchise culture are usually more durable. Useful next topics include IPL format explained, how the IPL auction works and IPL playoff rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many teams are in the IPL?
There are ten active IPL teams. The current lineup has remained at ten since Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants entered the competition in 2022.
Which IPL team has won the most titles?
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are tied for the most championships among current teams, with five titles each through the 2026 season.
What are the main IPL home stadiums?
The main IPL home stadiums include Chepauk in Chennai, Wankhede in Mumbai, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, along with the other franchise venues listed above. Some teams also use secondary grounds in particular seasons.
Which IPL teams have never won the title?
Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings have not won the IPL championship through 2026.
A quick way to remember the IPL teams
The league stretches across many of India’s biggest cricket markets, from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow and Punjab’s New Chandigarh base. Knowing the cities and grounds makes every fixture easier to understand. Once you have watched a few home crowds, rivalries and knockout matches, the right franchise to support usually becomes obvious on its own.