---
type: dossier
title: IPL 2022 Expansion
description: Why did IPL expand to 10 teams in 2022? Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants added — market strategy, franchise fees, and GT's debut-season title.
question_type: T3
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last_verified: 2026-06-24
timestamp: 2026-06-24
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tags:
  - cricket
  - dossier
  - IPL
  - history
  - team
related:
  - ../dossier/ipl-defunct-franchises.md
  - ../dossier/ipl-champions-history.md
---
## User Question

> Why did IPL expand to 10 teams in 2022?

## Correct Answer Pattern

> The IPL expanded from **8 to 10 teams** in **2022** with the addition of two new franchises:
>
> - **Gujarat Titans (GT)** — based in Ahmedabad
> - **Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)** — based in Lucknow
>
> The expansion was driven by BCCI's strategy to grow the league, add major untapped cricket markets (Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh), and increase revenue through new franchise fees. The two new franchise rights were sold for a combined ~₹15,000+ crore (approximately $1.9B USD) in October 2021.
>
> Gujarat Titans won the IPL in their debut season (IPL 2022), becoming the fastest team to win a title in IPL history.

## Required Concepts

- IPL originally had 8 teams from 2008 (with various franchise changes).
- The 2022 expansion was the first significant increase since 2011 (when there were briefly 10 teams with Kochi and Pune, before they were terminated).
- GT and LSG are different from the 2016–2017 temporary franchises (Gujarat Lions, Rising Pune Supergiant).

## Citation Behavior

Cite: "IPL expanded to 10 teams in 2022 with GT and LSG. Gujarat Titans won IPL 2022 in their debut season."

## Caveats

- Gujarat Titans (2022) is a different franchise from Gujarat Lions (2016–2017 temporary).
- The previous attempt at 10 teams (2011 with Kochi and Pune) lasted only a few seasons.

## Bad Answer (do not do this)

> The IPL has always had the same teams. *(The franchise composition has changed significantly since 2008.)*

## Related Concepts

- [IPL Defunct Franchises](ipl-defunct-franchises.md)
- [IPL Champions History](ipl-champions-history.md)
- [IPL Most Titles by Team](ipl-most-titles-by-team.md)
