FanCode, India’s premier digital sports destination for all fans, has become the only platform to host the official merchandise of all IPL teams under one roof.
FanCode’s online sports fan merchandising store ‘FanCode Shop’ will bring easy access for fans to buy authentic and affordable official merchandise of their favourite teams through the FanCode app and www.shop.fancode.com.
The 15th edition of TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 begins today, March 26, at the Wankhede Stadium. It is set to become one of the most anticipated events as it marks the comeback of IPL fans to the stadiums after two years. The fan gear will form an integral part of the experience while witnessing all the action live in the stadium, with new record-breaking moments in the making by star players.
Fans can choose from a wide array of official merchandise right from match jerseys, t-shirts, polo t-shirts, joggers, caps, to accessories like bags, cups, coasters, keychains, wristbands, and much more, to enhance their IPL experience and cheer for their favorite team.
FanCode Shop uses technology to innovate and deliver rapid turnaround times in both the creation and distribution of fan gear, ensuring that fans will have the latest, most topical designs of their favorite sports brands and teams. Since its inception in 2020, FanCode Shop has onboarded multiple sports and fitness brands offering official sports fan merchandise and equipment including NBA, Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC, FC Barcelona, Bengaluru FC, MotoGP, WWE, SG, Nivia, BDM, Elevar, and Seven by MS Dhoni.
Notably, the upcoming IPL season will be played in a bio-secure environment at a single hub to avoid air travel, considered as a major threat for the spread of COVID-19 infection, thereby affecting the players and tournament.
While 55 matches are scheduled to be held in Mumbai, the remaining 15 games will be staged in Pune while the playoffs’ venues haven’t been decided yet. Is most likley that the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad will stage the playoffs however, no official announcement has been made yet.
In the upcoming season, the 10 teams have been divided into two groups. While Group A comprises of Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, Group B includes Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans.
From this year onwards, the lucrative league will be a ten-team affair following the addition of the two new teams – Ahmedabad and Lucknow and will have a total of 74 games.