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Royal Challengers Bengaluru, fresh off their first IPL triumph, may soon be up for sale as current owners Diageo Plc reportedly seek buyers, says former IPL boss Lalit Modi.
2025 has been a rollercoaster year for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), marked by historic success and tragedy. The franchise clinched its maiden IPL title earlier this year, ending a long trophy drought. However, the celebrations turned somber when a stampede during title festivities in Bengaluru claimed 11 lives and injured several others.
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Now, the future of the franchise may be set for a major change. Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has stated on social media that Diageo Plc, the current owners, are planning to sell RCB. “It seems the owners have finally decided to take it off their balance sheet and sell it," Modi said on X.
There have been a lot of rumour about the sale of an @IPL franchise specifically @RCBTweets - well in the past they have been denied. But it seems the owners have finally decided to take it off their balance sheet and sell it. I am sure having won the IPL last season and also… pic.twitter.com/ecXfU5n5v5
— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) September 29, 2025
Why RCB is a ‘Hot Investment’
According to Modi, RCB’s recent IPL title, large fanbase, strong team, and efficient management make it a prime investment opportunity. “I am sure one of the Big Global funds or a Sovereign Fund would desperately like to have them as part of their investment strategy and India strategy," he added.
Experts suggest that the sale could set a new record valuation for an IPL franchise, further highlighting the league’s status as one of the fastest-growing and most valuable sporting leagues globally. The new price that RCB fetches is expected to become the benchmark for all IPL team valuations.
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While rumours about RCB being sold have circulated previously, Modi’s confirmation indicates that the process may now be moving forward. Investors and sports enthusiasts alike are watching closely, anticipating a landmark transaction in Indian sports history.
