Royal Challengers Bengaluru name won’t change, Birla confirms
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have entered a new era following their change in ownership, but one thing that will remain untouched is the franchise’s identity. RCB became the first team in 2026 to hold the title across both the men’s Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women’s Premier League (WPL) competitions. With new owners now at the helm, there had been growing speculation among fans about…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have confirmed that their franchise name will remain unchanged, providing reassurance to fans who had speculated about potential rebranding. Chairman Aryaman Birla stated that there are no plans to alter the franchise's identity, emphasizing the importance of the name to the brand. This decision comes as a relief to supporters, who have built a strong connection with the team over the past 19 IPL seasons.
The Bengaluru-based franchise finally won their first IPL title in 2025, becoming one of only three teams to achieve back-to-back victories. The ownership change, which saw a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group, Times Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone acquire the franchise from United Spirits, was completed for a deal reportedly worth $1.78 billion.
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