Who currently owns the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team in the Indian Premier League?

[ethanpowell]

I’m interested in learning about the ownership of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League. The team has been connected with a major company for years. Can anyone explain who currently owns RCB and how the ownership structure works today?

 

[davidmorgan]

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a prominent team in the Indian Premier League, is currently owned by a consortium spearheaded by the Aditya Birla Group. This ownership group also features the Times Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone.In 2026, this consortium made headlines by acquiring the franchise for around $1.78 billion, which ranks it among the most valuable cricket franchise deals ever made.

 

[aidencooper]

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a franchise in the Indian Premier League, is currently under the ownership of a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group. This group also includes notable names like The Times Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone.In 2026, they acquired the franchise for around $1.78 billion (over ₹16,600 crore) from United Spirits Limited, making it one of the priciest franchise deals in cricket history.Before this, the team was originally purchased in 2008 by Vijay Mallya through United Spirits, prior to the change in ownership.

 

[marysmith]

The Aditya Birla Group and the Sahu Jain family (through the Times of India Group) are owners of the franchise since 2026, together with Blackstone.

 

[williamturner]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru is owned by Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited, a company linked to United Spirits, part of the Diageo group. The ownership structure has remained stable in recent years.

 

[aleenaghose]

The current owner of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru is United Spirits Limited. The company operates under the international parent company Diageo. RCB remains one of the biggest franchises in the Indian Premier League because of its loyal supporters and famous players. The team has consistently attracted huge attention through aggressive cricket, strong branding, and the presence of internationally recognized stars throughout multiple IPL seasons.