Who buys RCB next? Billionaires compete for ₹16,000 Crore IPL team

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RCB Up for Sale!

Royal Challengers Bengaluru one of IPL’s most popular teams is set for a major ownership change ahead of IPL 2026. The current owners, United Spirits Limited, have decided to sell the franchise

Why the Sale?

United Spirits Limited, a subsidiary of Diageo, wants to focus solely on its core liquor business. The sale process is expected to be completed by March 31, 2026

Billionaires in the Race

Several major names are interested in buying RCB from Indian tycoons to global investors making it one of the hottest deals in IPL history

Adar Poonawalla Leads the Pack

Serum Institute’s Adar Poonawalla is reportedly leading the race. He earlier tweeted, 'For the right price, RCB is a great team.'

Big Names Join the Bidding War

Adani Group: Keen to finally own an IPL team. JSW Group: May sell its Delhi Capitals stake to buy RCB. Delhi Billionaire & 2 US Firms: Also exploring bids

What’s Next for RCB?

The franchise’s value is estimated at $2 billion (₹16,000+ crore). The new ownership will include both IPL and WPL teams, with an official announcement expected before the IPL 2026 Auction

Two big names set to become IPL 2026 costliest players