Royal Challengers Bengaluru Gets New Owners: Aditya Birla Group Joins Major Consortium in Historic IPL Deal
The ownership of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), one of the most followed franchises in the Indian Premier League , has officially entered a new era with a landmark ownership transition in 2026. Previously owned by United Spirits, a subsidiary of Diageo , the franchise has now been acquired by a powerful consortium of global and Indian investors. This move marks one of the biggest ownership changes in IPL history, reflecting the league’s rapidly growing valuation and global appeal. While many fans initially believed that the Aditya Birla Group had completely taken over the franchise, the reality is more nuanced. The team has not been sold to a single entity but rather to a group that includes major stakeholders such as the Aditya Birla Group, Times Group , Blackstone , and Bolt Ventures . This collaborative ownership structure signals a strategic shift toward diversified investment in sports franchises, combining expertise from media, finance, and global sports management. R...
