Royal Challengers Bengaluru

While the start date has been confirmed, the full schedule and venues for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League is expected to be released soon

This is the first time that the franchise will be playing at two home venues during an IPL season as well. The other teams who have played across 2 different home venues are Punjab, Delhi & Rajasthan.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket Mo Bobat expressed his awe at Virat Kohli's "ridiculous" record over 18 years, stating that providing a championship-winning side was the least the think tank could do for the superstar who has given his youth and prime to the IPL team. RCB will enter the upcoming IPL as defending champions, having won their maiden title last season after a long wait of 18 years. Speaking about Kohli's stature within the franchise, Bobat said on RCB Podcast, "Virat Kohli, obviously, I think he'll forever be the icon and the hero of this team. I don't think that's going to go away, and he deserves that. His track record is incredible." "I remember at one point last season seeing his stats when he got to however many runs it was -- close to 9,000 runs -- 18 years wearing just one shirt. That's 500 runs a season. "It's actually ridiculous. For seven years or something like that, some players would be happy with a 500-run season. He averages 500 runs a

Blitzer, co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, ​is conducting due diligence on Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals

The Chinnaswamy Stadium had faced intense scrutiny after a stampede occurred during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL title celebrations in June 2025

The final bids for RR are scheduled for the first week of March. While no specific date has been fixed for RCB, bidders have been told the process will conclude in February

Smriti and Voll's 150+ run stand helped RCB absorb all the pressure and come out as the champions on the night.

Check the WPL 2026 prize money list for the winners, runner-ups and other individual awards here.

DC will be hoping Jemimah Rodrigues' return to form can propel them to victory and a first WPL title.

The match is a straight rematch of the 2024 edition final, where RCB beat DC to win their first and only WPL title

RCB and DC have played just two matches against each other at Kotambi Stadium, with both teams securing one win each

As part of the association, Sun Pharma's logo will feature on the front of RCB's playing jersey, the official green kit and training apparel

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Wednesday said it has partnered with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as principal sponsor and health partner for a three-year period starting with the 2026 season. The partnership marks the Mumbai-based drug major's first-ever foray into cricket sponsorship, signaling a significant milestone in its corporate brand journey, the company said in a statement. "RCB and Sun Pharma are both leaders in their respective domains, and this collaboration reflects our shared values of consistency, passion and innovation," Sun Pharma Managing Director Kirti Ganorkar said. Through this partnership, Sun Pharma aims to strengthen its corporate brand connect with people across India by bringing them closer to the company they rely on every day medicines, he added. "Sun Pharma joining us as our Principal Sponsor strengthens this commitment, bringing together two brands focused on impact and innovation," Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) COO Rajesh Menon said.

Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked their place in the final directly after finishing at the top of the WPL 2026 points table

Commenting on the partnership, Co-founder and India President of Nothing, said Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title-winning campaign in 2025 was a source of inspiration

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who finished the group stage as points table leaders, will play the WPL 2026 final directly

2024 WPL champions RCB are still the only team to have already booked their place in the WPL 2026 playoffs

Grace Harris (65) and Smriti Mandhana (54*) steered RCB to the final of WPL 2026 with a 8-wicket win vs UPW on the night.

UPW will aim to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win against table-toppers RCB today

RCB, meanwhile, sit at the top of the table but are also dealing with a dip in form. After a strong five-match winning streak, they've suffered back-to-back defeats.