Will there be a victory parade for RCB in Bengaluru after winning IPL 2026?
(Courtesy : BCCI/IPL)
RCB joined elite club of teams with two back-to-back IPL titles.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made history after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final against the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 5 wickets and successfully defending their title. With this, RCB became the third team in tournament history to win back-to-back titles after the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Virat Kohli led the chase with a brilliant knock of unbeaten 75 runs and finished the match with a six at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli finished the season with 675 runs, and Captain Rajat Patidar led the side with maturity and showed brilliant leadership skills throughout the tournament.
But with the celebrations happening across the country, one big question is on every RCB fan’s mind right now. Will there be a victory parade in Bengaluru this time? And will fans get to see their favourite players lift the trophy in their home city after winning their second IPL title in Ahmedabad?
No victory parade for RCB in Bengaluru after winning IPL 2026
Despite this historic achievement, RCB announced that there will be no public victory parade or roadshow in Bengaluru. Reports in Revsportz also suggested that the team will stay in Ahmedabad before departing for their respective destinations on June 2 and they will not travel back to Bengaluru.
“What a night. What a feeling. To every member of the RCB nation, congratulations. This is YOUR win. As the celebration begins, let’s be responsible. The best way to celebrate is with your loved ones. Relive the memories, and next enjoy this special moment from the comfort of home. We’ll see you in the stadium next year, 12th Man Army. Until then, spread the joy and keep supporting us,” RCB posted.
Why no victory parade this time?
The main reason is the tragic stampede that happened on June 4, 2025, after Bengaluru won their maiden IPL title. More than two lakh fans gathered outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium even though police had denied permission for such a large gathering. All of this led to 11 deaths and over 50 injuries.
After that incident, Karnataka authorities banned public victory celebrations, bike rallies, road shows and open-air match screenings in Bengaluru. Therefore, franchise has decided not to hold any public victory parade to avoid any risk of another stampede.
Will RCB hold a victory parade in Bengaluru after winning IPL 2026?
No. RCB has announced that there will be no open-bus victory parade or public celebrations in Bengaluru.
Why is there no victory parade for RCB this year?
The main reason is the tragic stampede that happened after Bengaluru won their maiden IPL title in 2025 that killed 11 fans.
For more updates, follow Khel Now Cricket on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram.
Amit Patel is a passionate sports enthusiast and a devoted Virat Kohli admirer who proudly supports Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Having been involved in sports from a young age, he has played chess at the district level and represented his college in various competitions. Amit closely follows Indian cricket, with a special interest in tracking young talents and rising stars making their mark at the highest level. Alongside his love for the game, he is an experienced sports content writer who enjoys crafting stories that connect with fans.