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ICC (International Cricket Council) net worth is approximately USD 3 billion to USD 4 billion. Most of ICC’s income comes from the Cricket events it organizes like the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy.
However, the ICC has no possession over bilateral cricket tournaments like Test, T20, and ODI games between its members. The tournaments are owned and run by the members so they get all the earnings from media rights and sponsorship.
So then how does ICC get its income and what is the net worth of the International Cricket Council in 2024?
ICC Net Worth 2025: Annual Income and Revenue Model
The table shows overall ICC net worth in 2025 including annual income, media & sponsorship deals, and more-
| ICC Net Worth | US$3 Billion – US$4 Billion |
|---|---|
| ICC Annual income | US$600 million |
| ICC TV and digital rights | US$3 Billion |
| ICC Sponsorship & Media | Disney Star (2024-2027) |
| ICC Members | 108 |
| ICC Full Members | 12 |
| ICC Associate Members | 96 |
| ICC Headquarters | Dubai |
Cricket governing body ICC generates most of its income from the biggest tournaments like the ICC World Cup, Champions Trophy, and World Test Series. According to Wikipedia, a huge part comes from the sponsorship and television rights of the World Cup which was US$1.6 billion between 2007 and 2015.
But things have changed since the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup when ICC bagged a record-breaking US$719 million hosted by India. Turns out it was the biggest World Cup ever in terms of spectators and most watched on television including a live streaming platform. According to the Moneycontrol report, Disney Star acquired the ICC TV and digital rights for India from 2024 to 2027 for $3 billion.
For the T20 World Cup 2024, ICC announced a whopping amount of US $11.25 million, a total winning prize including US $2.45 million for the Champion, US $1.28 for the Runner-up, and US $787,500 for each semi-finalist leaving the rest for the participating.
Another report or ICC’s financial statement shows a 187% surge in net net surplus of about $596 million for the year ended December 2023. More than 20 sponsors and partners including MasterCard and IndusInd Bank increased ICC sponsorship revenue by $120-$150 million. Via ICC’s newly approved financial model in July 2023, the council has its largest revenue stream with an Indian media rights agreement.
This means ICC’s annual income will be US$ 600 million for the next four years but the majority of the income will be distributed among its members. Currently, ICC has 12 full members and 96 associate members a total of 108 from all across the world.
ICC Net Worth: Revenue Breakdown for 2024-2027
The table has overall details of ICC Revenue share for its members from 2024-2027-
| ICC Members | ICC revenue share | Earnings (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| India | 38.5% | US$230 million |
| England | 6.9% | US$41.33 million |
| Australia | 6.25% | US$37.53 million |
| Pakistan | 5.75% | US$30 million |
| 8 Full Members | 5% each | US$193.98 million |
| 96 Members | 8.35% (total ) | US$67.16 million |
Speaking of ICC revenue breakdown for 2024-2027, India will get the most of nearly 40% of ICC revenue annually. Due to a large income coming from the part of India, the BCCI ensures to earn approximately US$230 million per year between 2024 and 2027 which is 38.5 percent of ICC earnings. Where ECB(England Cricket Board) will take a fair share of US$41.33 million equals 6.9% of ICC earnings. And the Australia Cricket Board stands to earn US$37.53 million (6.25 percent). Another full member Pakistan gets US$30 million per year from the ICC. The rest of the eight full members will earn 5% each which means all 12 members will have US$532.84 million in total and the remaining US$67.16 million distributed to associate members.
So that’s how ICC generates its huge wealth and distributes most of it among its members to increase the growth of sports worldwide.
FAQs
Q.1 What is ICC net worth in 2024?
Ans: ICC has a net worth of approximately USD 3 billion to USD 4 billion. International Cricket Council’s income mainstream is the World Cup of ODI, T20, and Champions Trophy sponsorships and media rights deals.
Q.2 Is the BCCI richer than the ICC?
Ans No, BCCI is surely the richest cricket board but not the richest ICC. ICC is a cricket governing body that distributes most of its earnings among its members including India. The BCCI stands to earn US$230 million for the next 4 years from 2024 to 2027 from the ICC.
Q.3 Is ICC richer than FIFA?
Ans: No, ICC is not richer than FIFA due to sponsorships and the worldwide popularity of Football. It is considered that FIFa’s net worth is 4-5 times greater than the International Cricket Council.
Q.4 What is ICC’s annual income in 2024?
Ans: With a new media rights and sponsorship deal of 3 billion for 4 years with Disney Star, ICC’s annual income has been increased upto US$600 million annually.
