Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has announced the launch of ‘RCB Cares’, a long-term support initiative, in the aftermath of the tragic stampede at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, 2025, which claimed the lives of 11 fans and left 56 others injured.
The incident occurred when thousands of supporters gathered in and around the stadium to celebrate RCB’s maiden IPL title victory. According to the Justice John Michael Cunha Commission report, “reckless announcements” regarding entry into the stadium and poor regulation at the gates were identified as the root cause of the tragedy.
𝗥𝗖𝗕 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Our hearts broke on June 4, 2025.
We lost eleven members of the RCB family. They were part of us. Part of what makes our city, our community & our team unique. Their absence will echo in the memories of each one of… pic.twitter.com/1hALMHZ6os
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) August 30, 2025
RCB’s support for affected families
In an official statement, RCB said, “Our hearts broke on June 4, 2025. We lost eleven members of the RCB family. They were part of us, part of what makes our city, our community & our team unique.”
As a first step, the franchise has extended ₹25 lakh each to the families of the deceased, describing it not only as financial aid but also as a promise of compassion, unity, and ongoing care.
The beginning of ‘RCB Cares’
RCB confirmed that this tragedy has led to the creation of ‘RCB Cares’, a long-term commitment towards meaningful action and fan safety. The initiative will focus on honouring the memory of the lives lost while ensuring fans’ sentiments, expectations, and safety are prioritised in the future.
More details on the initiative are expected to be shared in the coming weeks.
