hliRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have finally ended their 18-year wait for an IPL trophy, sparking massive celebrations across Karnataka. As the 2025 IPL champions prepare to return home, the team is set for a grand welcome in Bengaluru, including a special meeting with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and a vibrant victory parade through the city streets.
Fans are already buzzing with excitement, ready to cheer their heroes and revel in this historic moment.
RCB’s Celebrations Schedule
RCB will land at HAL Airport in Bengaluru around 1:30 PM, following their departure from Ahmedabad earlier this morning. Their day will include a special meeting with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the Vidhana Soudha between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM. The CM Siddaramaiah is expected to officially congratulate the team for bringing home the esteemed trophy.
The tears say it all 🥹
An 1️⃣8️⃣-year wait comes to an end 👏
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) June 3, 2025
The parade will conclude at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The team is set to proudly showcase the IPL trophy while waving to thousands of cheering fans lining the streets.
#WATCH | Bengaluru | Preparations underway at Vidhana Soudha for grand reception of IPL 2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/NTT74WpVPa
— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2025
Safety Measures For The Event
As large crowds are expected to gather for the celebrations. The Bengaluru police officials will be taking strict safety measures to ensure that the event goes smoothly without any dangers being posed to the team and fans present.
ನಿನ್ನೆಯ ಐಪಿಎಲ್ ಫೈನಲ್ ಪಂದ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಜಯಗಳಿಸಿ ತವರೂರಿಗೆ ಆಗಮಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಆರ್ಸಿಬಿ ತಂಡವನ್ನು ಸಮಸ್ತ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಪರವಾಗಿ ಇಂದು ಸಂಜೆ 4 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ವಿಧಾನಸೌಧದ ಭವ್ಯ ಮೆಟ್ಟಿಲುಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ಅಭಿನಂದಿಸಿ, ಸನ್ಮಾನಿಸಲಿದ್ದೇನೆ.
ಕೋಟ್ಯಂತರ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳ 18 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಕಾತುರ, ಕಾಯುವಿಕೆ ಕೊನೆಗೊಂಡು, ಇಡೀ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲೇ… pic.twitter.com/4fBlzaDTfZ
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) June 4, 2025
RCB’s victory has filled the state with pride, and the phrase “Ee Sala Cup Namde” has finally come true. Today’s festivities are not just a celebration of a win but a moment of joy for fans who stood by the team for 18 years.
Virat Kohli’s Reaction To The Victory
Virat Kohli dedicated this victory to his ex-RCB counterparts Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers. He emotionally said, “This is equally theirs too”. He also remarked on how he had won multiple World Cups, yet felt the absence of the IPL trophy until now.
Kohli said, “I’m someone who wants to win the big tournaments, the big moments, and this one was missing. Tonight, I’m going to sleep like a baby.”
