The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially ended its association with fantasy sports giant Dream11, following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Monday that the board will now explore new sponsorship options for the Indian cricket team. Dream11 had signed a ₹358 crore three-year deal in July 2023, replacing Byju&rsquo;s as lead sponsor. The company also had deep ties with the IPL, even stepping in as lead sponsor in 2020 after Vivo&rsquo;s exit.
However, the new legislation forced Dream11 to suspend all money-based contests. Saikia admitted the law made it &ldquo;impossible&rdquo; for BCCI to continue with such companies. Fortunately for Dream11, the sponsorship agreement had a safeguard clause exempting it from penalties if its core business faced a government ban.
With the Men&rsquo;s T20 Asia Cup scheduled in the UAE from September 9&ndash;28, the BCCI is under pressure to quickly secure a new title sponsor. Saikia said discussions are ongoing: &ldquo;We have 15&ndash;20 days to find an alternative, though not necessarily a replacement.&rdquo;
Industry insiders believe My11Circle&rsquo;s IPL deal, worth ₹125 crore annually since 2024, could also collapse under the new law, leaving another major sponsorship void in Indian cricket.
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After online gaming ban, BCCI ends Dream11 tie-up; search begins for new team sponsor

BCCI Ends Dream11 Deal, Eyes New Sponsor

After online gaming ban, BCCI ends Dream11 tie-up; search begins for new team sponsor

August 25, 2025 | 12:19 IST