Royal Challengers Bengaluru posts on social media after 84 days, announces RCB Cares following stampede

Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted on social media for the first time in 84 days on Thursday, announcing the launch of RCB Cares.

The franchise, which has over 7 million followers on X and 21 million on Instagram, had not posted on social media since June 5, following the stampede incident outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4 during the victory parade.

The franchise said that it was in grief following the tragic incident that killed 11 people. "Dear 12th Man Army, this is our heartfelt letter to you! It's been close to three months since we last posted here. The Silence wasn’t Absence. It was Grief. This space was once filled with energy, memories and moments that you enjoyed the most.. But June 4th changed everything. That day broke our hearts, and the silence since then has been our way of holding space. In that silence, we’ve been grieving. Listening. Learning," RCB said.



The franchise further said it has taken a new initiative that is "more than just a response" and announced RCB Cares, which is a platform for action by the community and fans adding that more details will follow.

"And slowly, we’ve begun to build something more than just a response. Something we truly believe in. That’s how RCB CARES came to life. It grew out of a need to honour, to heal, and to stand beside our fans. A platform for meaningful action shaped by our community & fans. We return to this space today, not with celebration but with care. To share. To stand with you. To walk forward, together. To continue being the pride of Karnataka. RCB CARES. And we always will."

RCB won the IPL for the first time in 18 years on June 3. However, tragedy struck when stampede took place on June 4 outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, killing 11 people during the victory celebrations.