Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the IPL champions, are up for sale!
RCB on the Block: A New Era for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 champion, has been put on sale. Diageo – the current owners of the side, which plays in both the IPL and the Women’s Premier League (WPL) – have already initiated the sale process and are confident of completing the sale by March 31, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the IPL champions, are up for sale! Diageo, the current owner, is looking to divest its stake in the franchise, citing it as a non-core business. Here’s what’s happening:
Sale Process: The sale is expected to conclude by March 31, 2026, ahead of IPL 2026.
Valuation: The franchise is valued at around $2 billion (â‚ą16,600 crore).
Potential Buyers: Adar Poonawalla, Adani Group, JSW Group, and two US private equity firms are interested.
Reason for Sale: Diageo wants to focus on its core beverage business and reduce operational costs.
Impact: The sale could lead to changes in the team’s leadership, player roster, and overall strategy.
RCB’s brand value has surged to $269 million after their maiden IPL title win in 2025. The team’s popularity, star players like Virat Kohli, and strong fan base make it an attractive asset.
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