Here, we look at 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 Skechers designs and manufactures.
In March 2026, Skechers renewed its association with Mumbai Indians, returning as their official kit partner for a 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 flag carrier of Malaysia.
With this deal, the brand became MI’s associate sponsor as well as official worldwide airline partner. As part of the deal, its logo features prominently on the right chest side of the MI jersey.
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 officially renewed their partnership in March 2023.
In March 2026, Budweiser 0.0 announced its entry into the 2026 IPL season through a multi-franchise deal with five teams, including the Mumbai Indians.
The AB InBev-owned beverage brand is collaborating with the Mumbai Indians, the Gujarat Titans, the Punjab Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad, and the Rajasthan Royals as part of a strategy designed to establish a strong presence across multiple regional IPL fan bases.
Plum, a personal care brand, partnered with the Mumbai Indians for IPL 2026 as their official skincare and digital partner in March 2026.
As per the partnership, Plum works with the five-time IPL champions across a series of digital and fan engagement initiatives throughout the tournament. The brand is integrated into the franchise’s content ecosystem, including activations across the team’s official social media platforms as well as its in-house content platform, MI TV.
Oaksmith Packaged Drinking Water, from Suntory Global Spirits, announced its association with the Mumbai Indians as the official style partner for the 2026 IPL season in April 2026.
As part of the association, Oaksmith Packaged Drinking Water is to feature on the MI kit throughout the season. The partnership also entails collaboration on digital storytelling and cultural narratives.
Campa Cola, an Indian soft drink brand owned by Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRVL), was roped in as an official partner by the Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2026 IPL season.
Avon Cycles, a Ludhiana-based major Indian bicycle manufacturer, partnered with MI in February 2026 as their official cycling partner for the 2026 IPL season.
The collaboration entails a special-edition co-branded “PALTAN” MTB bicycle, aimed at engaging fans through a shared love for sports.
The Gurugram-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 continues to feature on the leading side of the MI player caps and helmets, alongside visibility through perimeter LED boards and in-stadium digital assets. The “Usha Play” initiative, which promotes participation in sports across grassroots, recreational, and competitive levels, is also part of the activation strategy.
In March 2026, Colgate-Palmolive India announced its partnership with the Mumbai Indians as their official dental performance partner for the 2026 IPL season.
As part of the deal, Colgate unveiled a new initiative: PLOT (Performance Linked Oral Test), a comprehensive oral health screening framework designed to proactively assess and maintain peak dental health for players.
The programme entails lead clinician Dr Moez Khakiani conducting comprehensive dental screenings using advanced intra-oral scanning technology, along with WHO-based oral health assessments, to evaluate the MI 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) family, joined the Mumbai Indians roster as one of their official partners for the 2026 IPL season.
This agreement is aimed at boosting the franchise’s digital presence, content production, and fan interaction methods through tech-driven activations.
In April 2026, streaming platform Netflix announced its partnership agreement with the Mumbai Indians as their official entertainment partner for the 2026 IPL season.
As part of the campaign, Netflix released a parody-style digital film inspired by a viral on-field moment involving Rohit Sharma and the popular 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+, an Indian smartphone brand designed for data privacy, partnered with the Mumbai Indians in March 2026 as their official smartphone partner for the 2026 IPL season.
The collaboration entails Ai+ being integrated across MI platforms, fan experiences, and digital activations throughout the season.
In March 2026, Google Search’s AI Mode, powered by the Gemini family of models, was announced as an official premier partner of MI for the 2026 IPL season.
Since this partnership is with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Mumbai Indians, along with the other nine IPL franchises, are actively promoting Google AI Mode.
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”.
The Mumbai Indians and Cadbury Dairy Milk have maintained a partnership since 2020.
In March 2026, ahead of the new IPL season, Cadbury Dairy Milk launched the #TheKhaasSeat initiative as part of its campaign for the season in partnership with MI. The initiative is designed to offer select fans the opportunity to attend their first-ever live IPL match at Wankhede Stadium.
As part of the campaign, a dedicated Cadbury-branded seating section is to be reserved for first-time stadium attendees during select MI home games.
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 the 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 an INR 500 wallet top-up to enter ticket contests and promotions like the code “MI15” for free milk.
In March 2026, FiatPe, a merchant-focused digital payments company, was roped in by MI as their official payments partner for the 2026 IPL season.
The collaboration entails FiatPe enabling seamless digital payment acceptance across matchday venues, including QR, point-of-sale (POS), and card-based transactions.
In March 2026, GREW Solar, an Indian renewable energy company established in 2022 by Chiripal Group, signed partnership agreements with the Mumbai Indians and the Gujarat Titans for the 2026 IPL season, joining as their official solar energy partner.
Under the agreement, GREW Solar is integrated across both franchises’ commercial and on-field assets. With its association with MI, GREW Solar expects to gain a broader national reach. The partnership entails digital campaigns, influencer collaborations, and fan engagement initiatives such as contests and promotional activations.
In March 2026, KT Professionals, an Indian salon-backed haircare brand, signed partnership deals with IPL franchises Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
As part of the deal, KT Professionals 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 November 30, 2026, aims to leverage MI’s platform for brand visibility, marking a strategic collaboration focused on “strength, power, and trust”.
In March 2026, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank was announced as the Mumbai Indians’ Official Banking Partner for the 2026 IPL season.
The partnership entails Utkarsh SFB engaging with consumers through integrated marketing initiatives throughout the season, in line with broader trends of financial services brands leveraging cricket for reach and recall.
GK TMT, a Real Group-owned steel products manufacturer, 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, an Indian hair care and hair colour brand launched in 2004 by 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.”
Reliance Digital, an Indian electronics retailer owned by the Reliance Group, was listed as an Official Partner of MI on their official website for the 2025 IPL season.
During IPL 2026, Reliance Digital’s partnership with MI entails offering chances to win MI match tickets and merchandise for shoppers in Mumbai who spend over INR 20,000 between March and May 2026.
Australia-based video game developer Big Ant Studios, known for its cricket-simulation franchise “Cricket”, was roped in as an Official Partner by the Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2024 IPL season.
For the 2026 IPL season, MI renewed their partnership with Big Ant Studios as an Official Partner, with the aim of enhancing 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, is maintaining its partnership with the Mumbai Indians during the 2026 IPL season, continuing in its long-standing role as their 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 the 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, has also maintained a partnership with the Mumbai Indians since 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 its association with MI from last season, Cricket Icons is again listed on the franchise’s official website as an official merchandise partner for the 2026 IPL season.
EcoNama, an Indian eco-friendly stationery brand, teamed up with the Mumbai Indians in March 2026, coming on board as an official licensee partner for the 2026 IPL season.
As part of the collaboration, EcoNama launched the “6 FOR 6” campaign, through which it pledged to donate six notebooks to children in need for every six hit by an MI player during the 2026 IPL season.
Hexafun, an Indian youth-focused lifestyle and fashion accessories brand, is also working with the Mumbai Indians during IPL 2026 as an official merchandise partner.
In accordance with the partnership, Hexafun has launched a Gen-Z-focused collection of accessories, including player-inspired socks, caps, and bandanas. The collection is available on the Hexafun website, official MI platforms, and quick commerce platforms.
Milton, an Indian homeware and kitchenware brand, is serving as the official drinkware partner of MI for the 2026 IPL season, having released special-edition MI-themed bottles and merchandise as part of the collaboration.
Exclusive promotions, such as a 20% discount on official Milton MI bottles, are also part of the collaboration.
Parksons Cartamundi, a global playing cards brand, partnered with the Mumbai Indians in April 2024 to launch an exclusive, officially licensed range of cricket-themed 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 produces 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. Rapoo thus remains the MI men’s 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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