This article contains information regarding the organisations enjoying a strong branding presence across the assets of the Mumbai Indians (MI) as their official sponsors and partners for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
The German logistics company was roped in by MI as a Principal Partner and the Official Logistics Partner of their men’s team ahead of IPL 2021. DHL replaced Colors, the Viacom18 network’s premium Hindi-language channel, as the main back-of-shirt sponsor on the MI men’s team matchday shirt.
The two parties last extended their partnership agreement in March 2024.
Lauritz Knudsen, formerly known as L&T Switchgear and part of the Schneider Electric Group in India, signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Mumbai Indians in December 2024.
As per the agreement, the Mukesh Ambani-owned team sport the company’s logo on the front of their matchday shirt.
The deal is estimated to be worth about INR 120 crore over three years, making it the largest front-of-shirt sponsorship deal in the IPL. MI’s previous deal with fintech company Slice was reportedly worth INR 30 crore a year.
It was announced in February 2024 that US sports apparel manufacturer Skechers would serve as the official kit partner of the MI men’s and women’s teams for the 2024 Indian Premier League and Women’s Premier League seasons.
As part of the deal, the Skechers logo appears on the right sleeve of the MI matchday shirts, which it designs and manufactures.
In March 2026, Skechers renewed its association with Mumbai Indians, returning as the team’s official kit partner for the third consecutive season.
The Ahmedabad-headquartered plumbing and drainage systems manufacturer has been serving as an associate partner of the Mumbai Indians since 2020.
Astral Pipes signed partnership agreements with five franchises ahead of IPL 2024 to become their associate partners, including the Mumbai Indians.
In January 2026, five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) announced a partnership with Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia.
With this deal, the brand has become the team’s associate sponsor and an official worldwide airline partner. As part of the deal, the logo of Malaysia Airlines will be prominently displayed on the team jersey’s right chest.
The Mumbai-based Indian telecom giant has officially maintained a sponsorship deal with the Mumbai Indians since the 2018 IPL season.
For the Mumbai Indians, Jio’s logo can be seen on the sleeves of their teams’ matchday shirts.
Jio is owned by Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, which owns the Mumbai-based franchise.
The two parties last renewed their partnership agreement in March 2023.
In March 2026, Budweiser 0.0 announced its entry into the ongoing 2026 IPL season through a multi-franchise partnership with five teams, including the Mumbai Indians.
The AB InBev-owned beverage is collaborating with Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals as part of a strategy designed to establish a strong presence across multiple regional fan bases within India’s leading T20 competition.
Plum, a clean beauty brand, partnered with Mumbai Indians for IPL 2026 as their official skincare and digital partner in March 2026.
Under the partnership, Plum will work with the five-time IPL champions across a series of digital and fan engagement initiatives throughout the tournament. The brand will be integrated into the franchise’s content ecosystem, including activations across Mumbai Indians’ social media platforms and its in-house content platform, MI TV.
Oaksmith Packaged Drinking Water, from Suntory Global Spirits, announced its association with Mumbai Indians as the official style partner for the ongoing 2026 season in April 2026.
As part of the association, Oaksmith Packaged Drinking Water will feature on the Mumbai Indians kit, ensuring strong on-field visibility throughout the season. The partnership will also be amplified through digital storytelling and cultural narratives that capture the evolving dynamics of the game.
Campa Cola, an Indian soft drink brand, owned by Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRVL), has been roped in as an official partner of the Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2026 IPL season.
Avon Cycles – a Ludhiana-based major Indian bicycle manufacturer – has partnered with Mumbai Indians in February 2026 as their official cycling partner for the IPL 2026 season.
The collaboration features a special edition co-branded “PALTAN” MTB bicycle, aimed at engaging fans through a shared love for sports.
The Gurgaon-headquartered household durables manufacturer has been an Official Partner of MI since May 2014.
Ahead of the 2026 IPL season, the Mumbai Indians announced extending their partnership with USHA into a 13th consecutive season.
Under the agreement, the Usha logo will continue to feature on the leading side of player caps and helmets, alongside visibility through perimeter LED boards and in-stadium digital assets. The partnership will also be activated through the company’s ‘Usha Play’ initiative, which promotes participation in sports across grassroots, recreational and competitive levels.
In March 2026, Colgate-Palmolive India announced its partnership with Mumbai Indians as their official dental performance partner for the 2026 IPL season.
As part of the deal, Colgate has unveiled its new initiative— PLOT (Performance Linked Oral Test), a comprehensive oral health screening framework designed to proactively assess and maintain peak dental health for players.
As part of the program, a lead clinician, Dr. Moez Khakiani will conduct comprehensive dental screenings for Mumbai Indians using advanced intraoral scanning technology, along with WHO-based oral health assessments, to evaluate players’ oral health and identify any issues that could potentially impact their overall fitness and performance.
In March 2026, Gemini – Google’s large language model (LLM) – joined the Mumbai Indians roster as one of their official partners for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
This agreement is anticipated to boost the franchise’s digital presence, content production, and fan interaction methods through cutting-edge tech-driven activations.
In April 2026, streaming platform Netflix announced its partnership agreement with Mumbai Indians as its official entertainment partner for the ongoing 2026 IPL season.
As part of the campaign, Netflix has released a parody-style digital film inspired by a viral on-field moment involving Rohit Sharma and the popular meme line “Garden mein aaya hai kya?”. The video features comedian Sunil Grover as a Rohit Sharma lookalike, recreating the moment with humour and exaggerated mannerisms.
Ai+ – a next-gen Indian smartphone brand designed for data privacy and sovereign technology – has partnered with the Mumbai Indians in March 2026 as their official smartphone partner ahead of the 2026 IPL season.
The collaboration will see Ai Smartphone integrated across team platforms, fan experiences, and digital activations throughout the season, creating new opportunities for fans to interact with the teams and the brand.
In March 2026, Google Search AI Mode, powered by the Gemini family of models, was announced as an official premier partner for the IPL 2026 season. Since this partnership is with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) – Mumbai Indians along with the other nine franchises are actively promoting this new interactive experience.
Amul Protein, a product division of Indian dairy giant Amul, signed a partnership agreement with the Mumbai Indians in March 2025 to become their Official Protein Partner.
Ahead of the 2026 season, in March 2026, MI and Amul announced a new extension deal. As part of the deal, fans and customers get a 10% discount on Amul Protein products at the time of checkout using the coupon code “MI10”.
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Cadbury Dairy Milk have maintained a multi-year partnership since 2020.
In March 2026, ahead of the new IPL season, Cadbury Dairy Milk launched #TheKhaasSeat initiative as part of its IPL 2026 campaign, in partnership with Mumbai Indians. The initiative is designed to offer select fans the opportunity to attend their first-ever live IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium.
As part of the campaign, a dedicated seating section will be reserved for first-time stadium attendees during select Mumbai Indians home matches. The seats will be identifiable through the brand’s signature purple colour.
Udemy, an American edtech company, came on board as an official skill partner of the MI men’s team for IPL 2025.
This collaboration provides access to courses on AI, leadership, and professional development. It includes exclusive fan events, player meet-and-greets, and behind-the-scenes content.
Milkbasket – an Indian micro-delivery service founded in 2015, focusing on the early-morning delivery of milk, groceries, and daily essentials – has partnered with Mumbai Indians as their official grocery partner for IPL 2026, offering exclusive fan rewards including free match tickets and 15 days of free milk.
The partnership features user engagement through the Milkbasket app with a ?500 wallet top-up to enter ticket contests and promotions like code ‘MI15’ for free milk.
In March 2026, FiatPe – a merchant-focused digital payments company – was appointed the official payments partner for the Mumbai Indians, ahead of the 2026 IPL season.
The collaboration will see FiatPe enabling seamless digital payment acceptance across matchday venues, including QR, POS, and card-based transactions.
In March 2026, GREW Solar – a rapidly growing Indian renewable energy manufacturer established in 2022 by the Chiripal Group – entered into a multi-franchise partnership with Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans, joining as the official solar energy partner for the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Under the agreement, GREW Solar will be integrated across both franchises’ commercial and on-field assets. Its association with Mumbai Indians is expected to provide broader national reach, given the franchise’s large and geographically diverse fan base.
The partnerships will also be supported by digital campaigns, influencer collaborations and fan engagement initiatives, including contests and promotional activations.
In March 2026, KT Professionals – Indian salon-backed haircare brand signed partnership deals with IPL behemoths Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
As part of the deal, the Indian salon-backed haircare brand has expanded its portfolio with the launch of KT Men, a science-driven men’s grooming line aimed at tapping into India’s rapidly growing personal care market.
Ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League season, Mumbai-based tyre manufacturer BKT (Balkrishna Industries Limited) announced a partnership with MI in March 2021 to become their Official Tire Partner.
The two parties last renewed their partnership in March 2026.
In February 2026, V-Marc India Limited announced a partnership with the Mumbai Indians for the 2026 IPL season, becoming an official partner to promote its wire and cable brand.
The agreement, running through Nov 30, 2026, aims to leverage MI’s massive platform for brand visibility, marking a strategic collaboration focused on “strength, power, and trust”.
In March 2026, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank partnered with Mumbai Indians (MI) as their Official Banking Partner for the IPL 2026 season.
The partnership will see the bank engage with consumers through integrated marketing initiatives during the season, in line with broader trends of financial services brands leveraging cricket for reach and recall.
Real Group-owned steel products manufacturer GK TMT was announced as an Official Partner of the MI men’s team in March 2024.
MI announced their association with Japanese multimedia franchise Pokémon in March 2024, roping it in as an Official Partner of their men’s team for IPL 2024.
The collaboration features a Pokémon booth with Pikachu, exclusive merchandise, and digital campaigns, including ticket and jersey giveaways.
Streax – a prominent Indian hair care and hair colour brand launched in 2004 by the Hygienic Research Institute Private Limited (HRIPL) – has partnered with the Mumbai Indians as an Official Partner for 2026 IPL season.
The collaboration is branded under the tagline celebrating “Two champions. One Season.” for the 2026 season.
Reliance Digital, an Indian electronics retailer owned by the Reliance Group, is listed as an Official Partner of MI on their official website for the 2025 IPL season.
As part of this, Reliance Digital offers chances to win MI match tickets and merchandise for shoppers in Mumbai who spend over ?20,000 between March and May 2026.
Australia-based video game developer Big Ant Studios was roped in as an official partner by the Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2024 IPL season.
For the 2026 IPL season, the Mumbai Indians have renewed their partnership with Big Ant Studios as an official partner to enhance fan engagement through digital gaming and interactive experiences.
This collaboration is part of a broader strategy by MI to connect with younger audiences through gaming, entertainment, and lifestyle platforms.
Radio City – one of India’s leading radio stations – will continue its partnership with Mumbai Indians for the 2026 IPL season, continuing its long-standing role as the official radio partner.
As the voice of MI for 17 seasons, Radio City engages fans through initiatives like the ‘#PlayLikeMumbai’ campaign and distributes exclusive team content.
Announced in March 2026, Fever FM also became an official radio partner of Mumbai Indians for the 2026 IPL season. The partnership offers listeners exclusive content, fan engagement activities, and opportunities to win MI match tickets and merchandise on air, enhancing the fan experience for the team’s followers in Mumbai.
94.3 Radio One – part of the HT Media network – also holds a partnership deal from the 2025 season, often collaborating with Fever FM on MI coverage.
The partnership includes behind-the-scenes coverage, on-air conversations with fans in the MI dugout, and exclusive content aimed at the “Fans Nahi Fam” campaign.
The Mumbai Indians roped in Chupps as their footwear partner ahead of the 2023 IPL season.
Chupps is an Indian footwear startup co-founded by Gaurav Agarwal and Yashesh Mukhi.
As part of this collaboration, Chupps has released a specially branded range of eco-friendly footwear for MI fans.
Continuing their association from last season, Cricket Icons has again been listed on the official MI website as an official merchandise partner for the 2026 IPL season.
EcoNama – an Indian eco-friendly stationery brand – has signed a partnership agreement with the Mumbai Indians in March 2026, becoming the franchise’s official licensee partner for the 2026 IPL season.
As part of the collaboration, EcoNama launched the “6 FOR 6” campaign, where they donate 6 notebooks to children in need for every six hit by a Mumbai Indians player during the 2026 season.
Hexafun – an Indian Gen-Z focused lifestyle and fashion accessories brand known for its quirky, sustainable, and organic products – has partnered with Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2026 season as an official merchandise partner, launching a Gen-Z-focused collection of accessories, including player-inspired socks, caps, and bandanas.
This collaboration emphasises stylish, everyday fandom gear, available on the Hexafun website, official MI platforms, and quick commerce.
Milton – a renowned Indian homeware and kitchenware brand – has been roped in as the official drinkware partner for the Mumbai Indians for the 2026 season. Following the announcement, they have released special-edition Mumbai Indians-themed bottles and merchandise.
As part of the deal, there are promotions, such as 20% off on official Milton MI bottles, advertised through social media channels.
Parksons Cartamundi, a global leader in playing cards, partnered with the Mumbai Indians in April 2024 to launch an exclusive, officially licensed range of cricket-themed playing cards for the 2024 season.
The collaboration aims at connecting with MI fans (“MI Paltan”) by combining the passion for cricket with the traditional pastime of playing cards.
In March 2025, MI announced a partnership with Rapoo India, a wireless peripherals and innovative tech solutions provider.
As MI’s Official Licensee Partner, Rapoo India is to produce an exclusive line of customised products in the keyboard and mouse category inspired by the five-time IPL champions.
The two parties renewed their partnership agreement in March 2026 ahead of the new IPL season. As part of the deal, the brand will continue to remain the team’s official computer accessories partner.
JetSynthesys‘ Nautilus Mobile, known for its Real Cricket series, announced a partnership with the Mumbai Indians in August 2024. The collaboration resulted in the release of a licensed mobile cricket simulation game featuring MI players.
The cooperation entails incorporating the team’s official emblems, outfits, and player photographs to make the game more authentic.
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