Recent news of the sale of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has created a lot of buzz ahead of the mini-auction for the 2026 season.
The subsidiary of United Spirits, Diageo Great Britain, which took control of the franchise in 2016 after Vijay Mallya's bankruptcy, has started the formal sale discussions of the franchise right after their recent title win in 2025.
After their recent success in 2025, the Royal Challengers' valuation has touched an all-time high, and the owners do not want to miss out on the opportunity.
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As they look to gain big profits, we take a look at the potential buyers of RCB
Who are the interested buyers for RCB?
According to Cricbuzz, the $2 billion valuation of RCB has attracted six potential buyers.
Among the names are Delhi Capitals' co-owner Parth Jindal (JSW group $2 billion) alongside business tycoon Gautam Adani (Adani Group), who owns Women's Premier League (WPL) side Gujarat Giants.
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- Adar Poonawala (Serum Institute)
- Parth Jindal (JSW Group)
- Adani Group
- A Delhi-based billionaire with multi-sector interests
- Two US-based private equity firms
Interestingly, as per the BCCI's regulations, the JSW group, which owns 50% of DC's stakes alongside the GMR group, will have to exit the Delhi-based franchise if they want to acquire RCB.
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