Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Going into the 2026 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), formerly known as Royal Challengers Bangalore, are the defending champions of the Indian Premier League. RCB claimed their maiden IPL title after defeating Punjab Kings in the 2025 final. Recently sold to a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group for 1.78 billion US dollars, the franchise will continue to be led by Indian batter Rajat Patidar, and coached by Andy Flower.
