The RCB Cares Foundation initiative, launched by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in late August 2025 in the wake of the tragic stampede occurred at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 04, 2025, have made a significant and heartfelt announcement. An occasion that was supposed to be celebrated and remembered for years to come turned somber when 11 people lost their lives outside the Chinnaswamy stampede.
The stampede happened after the Rajat Patidar-led RCB came to the iconic venue to celebrate their maiden IPL win, and thank its loyal fans for showing unwavering support and love through these 18 years. However, there was crowd mismanagement when over 2 lakh fans tried to enter the Chinnaswamy stadium for celebrations, leading to complete civic sense being lost when the overcrowding situation and a fatal crowd crash happened near Gate 7.
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The situation drew strong criticism from experts and critics, lashing out at the RCB team and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). With a one-team committee formed for the investigation, it was declared that the Chinnaswamy Stadium is unfit to host large-scale events until safety measures are improved.
"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 us," a statement from RCB read.
RCB aiming to heal through the RCB Cares initiative
A compensation of INR 25 lakh for each of the 11 deceased's families has been announced by RCB for the victims' families, and the team has taken full ownership of the tragic incident and is working on healing through the RCB Cares Initiative.
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"No amount of support can ever fill the space they've left behind. But as a first step, and with the deepest respect, RCB has extended ₹25 lakh each to their families. Not just as financial aid, but as a promise of compassion, unity, and ongoing care," the statement added.
Notably, the KSCA has also denied hosting the Maharaja T20 Trophy games at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Also, the five Women's ODI World Cup 2025 games were set to be played at this venue; however, it has now been shifted to Mumbai.
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