Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB, formerly Royal Challengers Bangalore) is one of the most popular IPL franchises — owned by United Spirits Limited (Diageo India subsidiary). The franchise rebranded from “Bangalore” to “Bengaluru” in 2024 and won its first IPL title that same year. Home ground: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
| Full Name | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore) |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Owner | United Spirits Ltd (Diageo India) / Diageo PLC (UK) |
| Home Ground | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| IPL Titles | 1 (2024) |
| Rebranded | “Bangalore” → “Bengaluru” in 2024 |
Who Owns Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru is owned by United Spirits Limited — India’s largest spirits company, a subsidiary of Diageo PLC (UK, listed on London Stock Exchange: DGE). Diageo owns Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, and Guinness. United Spirits India (Diageo) controls the RCB IPL franchise. The franchise was previously associated with Vijay Mallya’s UB Group — Mallya sold his United Spirits stake to Diageo in 2013-14 after the Kingfisher Airlines collapse. RCB won its first IPL title in 2024.