Founding Franchise Opportunity

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Cricket History

8 founding franchise slots. One league connecting 1.6 billion people across Asia and Africa. Season 1: June–August 2027, India.

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60Season 1 Matches
8Founding Franchises
8Nations Represented
1.6BnAddressable Audience
450Cr+Y1 Revenue Target (₹)
The Opportunity

Why AACL, Why Now

A structurally unique moment. Two of the world’s most cricket-passionate continents. One founding franchise window.

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1.6 Billion Fans

Combined cricket-following populations across South Asia and Africa — larger than any existing franchise league’s addressable market.

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Post-IPL Window

Season 1 runs June–August 2027 — the only clean 6-week window after IPL and before the ICC ODI World Cup. Maximum player availability.

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₹25–110 Cr Entry

4-tier pricing structure accommodates a range of investor profiles. Y1 franchise valuation projected to exceed purchase price for all tiers.

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Institutional Governance

AACC (Asian African Cricket Council) provides independent governance oversight. AACCI provides institutional and governmental credibility.

Franchise Allocation Board

8 Slots. 4 Tiers. All Open.

TIER 1 · ₹90–110 Cr

🇮🇳 Mumbai Mavericks

Mumbai, India — Status: Open

TIER 1 · ₹90–110 Cr

🇦🇪 Dubai Falcons

Dubai, UAE — Status: Open

TIER 2 · ₹60–80 Cr

🇶🇦 Cape Town Titans

Cape Town, South Africa — Status: Open

TIER 2 · ₹60–80 Cr

🇶🇦 Johannesburg Giants

Johannesburg, South Africa — Status: Open

TIER 3 · ₹40–60 Cr

🇱🇰 Colombo Kings

Colombo, Sri Lanka — Status: Open

TIER 3 · ₹40–60 Cr

🇩🇩 Dhaka Tigers

Dhaka, Bangladesh — Status: Open

TIER 4 · ₹25–40 Cr

🇰🇪 Nairobi Navigators

Nairobi, Kenya — Status: Open

TIER 4 · ₹25–40 Cr

🇳🇬 Lagos Legends

Lagos, Nigeria — Status: Open

Franchise Pricing

Four Tiers. One League.

Each tier reflects market size, broadcast exposure, and strategic positioning. All franchises share the same playing rules and revenue structure.

Tier 1₹90–110 Cr
  • 🇮🇳 Mumbai Mavericks
  • 🇦🇪 Dubai Falcons
India flagship · UAE/Gulf hub
Maximum broadcast reach. India’s largest cricket market and the UAE’s global commerce base.
Full tier analysis →
Tier 2₹60–80 Cr
  • 🇶🇦 Cape Town Titans
  • 🇶🇦 Johannesburg Giants
South African powerhouses
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 co-host nation. Africa’s most commercially mature cricket market.
Full tier analysis →
Tier 3₹40–60 Cr
  • 🇱🇰 Colombo Kings
  • 🇩🇩 Dhaka Tigers
South Asia’s passionate cricket heartlands
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh — two of the world’s most cricket-obsessed nations. Exceptional emerging market upside.
Full tier analysis →
Tier 4₹25–40 Cr
  • 🇰🇪 Nairobi Navigators
  • 🇳🇬 Lagos Legends
East Africa + West Africa frontier markets
Africa’s fastest-growing cricket nations. First-mover advantage in untapped commercial markets.
Full tier analysis →

All figures are indicative. Subject to Franchise Agreement execution. Read full disclaimer →

Revenue Structure

How Franchises Generate Returns

60%
Central Pool (AACL Share)

Media rights, league sponsorship, licensing — distributed to AACL.

40%
Franchise Revenue Share

Media + sponsorship revenue share distributed to franchise owners.

100%
Franchise Direct Revenue

Local sponsorship, stadium hospitality, ticket premium, merchandise — retained 100% by franchise.

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10-Year Projection

Franchise Valuation Trajectory

Our independent valuation model projects Tier 1 franchise values reaching significant multiples of entry price over a 10-year horizon, driven by media rights growth and brand equity.

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Projections are indicative and for discussion purposes only. See Investor Disclaimer.

The Process

Your Path to Franchise Ownership

  1. 01

    Submit Enquiry

    Complete the franchise enquiry form. Our team will respond within 24 business hours.

  2. 02

    Introductory Call

    A conversation with the AACL investment team to understand your interest and share preliminary information.

  3. 03

    Sign NDA

    Execute a standard Non-Disclosure Agreement digitally. Unlocks full document vault access.

  4. 04

    Review Documents

    Access the Franchise Information Memorandum, financial projections, and Heads of Terms.

  5. 05

    Execute Agreement

    Final franchise agreement execution. Aadhaar eSign for Indian parties. DocuSign for international.

Ready to Enquire?

8 founding franchise slots. Applications reviewed on a first-come, qualified basis.

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