Who Is the RCB Owner? Know About RCB's Net Worth In 2025
Jun 6, 2025, 12:15 IST
The Royal Challengers Bangalore, now called Royal Challengers Bengaluru, belong to the Indian Premier League’s history with an impressive roster, many dedicated followers,, and winning their first-ever title in 2025. Now that the team is achieving success in cricket, many people are once again wondering who the franchise owners are and how much the group is valued in today’s market.
Origins of RCB and Initial Ownership
In 2008, RCB started playing in the IPL under its inaugural season for ₹476 crore (US$111.6 million) purchased by United Spirits Limited (USL), owned by Vijay Mallya’s United Breweries Group. Since Royal Challenge was the name of USL’s whiskey, the team was called Royal Challengers and Mallya helped get the brand noticed by becoming their ambassador, even though the team’s performances on the field were inconsistent.
Current Ownership: United Spirits and Diageo
Vijay Mallya’s financial and legal problems with United Spirits made Diageo decide to become the majority shareholder in the business over the years 2012 to 2014 and fully take command. RCB was taken over by Diageo in 2016 via its India subsidiary United Spirits and so far, Anand Kripalu heads the franchise’s business affairs as of 2025.
RCB’s Net Worth in 2025
Their brand has grown significantly, due to the rise in their sponsorship deals and huge traffic on their social media; their worth hit $117 million by the end of 2024 and after collecting the IPL trophy in 2025, it shot up to $130 million (₹1,080+ crore) which helped RCB secure the third rank among all franchises behind Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.
RCB's Commercial Strength and Sponsorships
One reason for RCB’s success is the strong following the team has online—at more than 10 million followers on Instagram—and the sponsorship it enjoys with Puma, Boat, Qatar Airways, and Kingfisher. These factors and the regular ticket sales at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium have made it a global marketing powerhouse.
Conclusion
Both the IPL title win and the development of RCB mirror how smart business strategies play a big role in their growth. Having a strong brand, a major online following and significant sponsorships allow them to maintain their dominant position in the IPL, proving that with proper management and loyal fans, a team can succeed over time.