Updated: 29 October 2026
IPL 2027 Teams: All 10 Teams, Captains, Coaches and Squads
IPL 2027 has 10 teams, the same ten that played in 2026. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions after winning the title in 2025 and 2026. Three teams have new head coaches, and two still need a captain.
Right now, 249 players are under contract across the ten teams. This page lists every team with its home ground, captain, coach and titles, and links to each full squad.
10
teams in IPL 2027
249
players under contract
3
new head coaches
2
teams without a captain
Quick list
IPL 2027 Team List
Here are all ten IPL 2027 teams with their home city, current captain situation, head coach and IPL titles. Tap a team name to see its full squad.
| Team | Home | Captain | Head coach | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Chennai | Ruturaj Gaikwad (2026) | Zaheer Khan (new) | 5 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Mumbai | Hardik Pandya (2026) | Kieron Pollard (new) | 5 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Kolkata | Open, Rahane retired | Abhishek Nayar | 3 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Bengaluru | Rajat Patidar (2026) | Andy Flower | 2 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Hyderabad | Pat Cummins (2026) | Daniel Vettori | 1 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Jaipur | Riyan Parag (2026) | Kumar Sangakkara | 1 |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | Ahmedabad | Shubman Gill (2026) | Ashish Nehra | 1 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | Delhi | Axar Patel (2026); Rishabh Pant back in squad | Sourav Ganguly (new) | 0 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Mullanpur | Shreyas Iyer (2026) | Ricky Ponting | 0 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Lucknow | Open, Pant left | Justin Langer (2026) | 0 |
Swipe the table sideways to see every column.
“(2026)” means that person led the team in 2026, and the team has not announced its 2027 captain yet.
Pick your team
IPL 2027 Squads by Team
Every squad page has the full player list with roles and fees, all changes since last season and the retention status once the lists are out on 15 November.
Since IPL 2026
What Has Changed for the IPL 2027 Teams
Trades done so far
| Player | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | Lucknow Super Giants | Delhi Capitals |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Delhi Capitals | Lucknow Super Giants |
| T Natarajan | Delhi Capitals | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Zeeshan Ansari | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi Capitals |
MS Dhoni has said he will decide before December whether he plays for CSK in 2027. Teams can keep trading until about a week before the auction on 16 December. See our IPL 2027 auction guide for the full timeline.
Before retention
IPL 2027 Squad Size and Contracts by Team
This shows how full each squad is and how much money is tied up in current contracts. Teams with big totals will need to release players to have money for the auction. A squad can have up to 25 players and 8 overseas players.
| Team | Players | Overseas | Current contracts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 25/25 | 8/8 | ₹129.90 crore |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 25/25 | 8/8 | ₹124.75 crore |
| Mumbai Indians | 25/25 | 8/8 | ₹124.45 crore |
| Gujarat Titans | 25/25 | 7/8 | ₹123.05 crore |
| Punjab Kings | 25/25 | 8/8 | ₹121.50 crore |
| Chennai Super Kings | 25/25 | 8/8 | ₹120.60 crore |
| Rajasthan Royals | 25/25 | 8/8 | ₹118.35 crore |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 24/25 | 8/8 | ₹117.05 crore |
| Delhi Capitals | 25/25 | 8/8 | ₹112.60 crore |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 25/25 | 7/8 | ₹106.95 crore |
Contracts use each player’s 2026 fee, or his new fee if he was traded. KKR’s total counts Cameron Green’s full ₹25.20 crore bid. Last checked on 29 October 2026.
Last season
How the Teams Finished in IPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru topped the league and beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at Ahmedabad on 31 May 2026. Here is where every team finished.
| Position | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Champions, beat GT in the final |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans | Runners-up |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lost the Eliminator to RR |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | Lost Qualifier 2 to GT |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | League stage |
| 6 | Delhi Capitals | League stage |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | League stage |
| 8 | Chennai Super Kings | League stage |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | League stage |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | League stage |
Every season
IPL Winners List: 2008 to 2026
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have won the most IPL titles, five each. Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants are still waiting for their first.
| Season | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings |
Older team names are shown as they were at the time. Royal Challengers Bangalore became Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024, and Kings XI Punjab became Punjab Kings in 2021.
Your questions
IPL 2027 Teams FAQs
How many teams are there in IPL 2027?
There are 10 teams in IPL 2027: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. No new team has been added.
Who are the defending champions in IPL 2027?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They won IPL 2025 and then beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final.
Which team has won the most IPL titles?
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have won five titles each. Kolkata Knight Riders are next with three.
Which IPL teams have never won the title?
Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants have not won the IPL yet.
Which IPL 2027 teams have new head coaches?
Three so far: Zaheer Khan at Chennai Super Kings, Sourav Ganguly at Delhi Capitals and Kieron Pollard at Mumbai Indians.
Which IPL 2027 teams do not have a captain yet?
Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. Ajinkya Rahane retired from KKR in July 2026, and Rishabh Pant left LSG for Delhi Capitals.
How We Check Our Facts
Team details come from official IPL records and trusted news outlets, and every team page lists its own sources. Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.
Main sources: IPL 2026 season records, IPL 2026 retentions and auction, The National (coaches), Business Today (Pollard), WION (KKR captaincy) and IANS (Pant trade).