IPL 2026: Why are RCB wearing green jersey against DC at M. Chinnaswamy?
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are making a powerful statement off the field by wearing their signature green jerseys, crafted from recycled materials, against Delhi Capitals. RCB, the world's only carbon-neutral T20 franchise, continues its commitment to sustainability, aiming for carbon positivity.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are making a powerful statement off the field while facing Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL 2026. As part of their long-standing ‘Green Initiative’, RCB will once again are taking the field in their signature green jerseys, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability.
Crafted entirely from recycled materials, the jerseys symbolise more than just a one-off gesture. They reflect a broader, deeply embedded approach towards environmental responsibility. According to an official release, RCB remain the only carbon-neutral T20 franchise in the world, underlining the scale of their efforts over the years.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) started their "Go Green" initiative in 2011 to raise awareness about environmental sustainability and a cleaner planet . As part of this annual tradition, the team swaps their iconic red kit for a green jersey for one home match every season. Their first match in the green kit was against Kochi Tuskers Kerala on 8 May 2011, which they won by 9 wickets.
The most famous game in this kit occurred against Gujarat Lions in 2016. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers both scored centuries in the same innings, leading RCB to a record 144-run victory. In IPL 2021, RCB briefly swapped the green kit for a blue jersey to pay tribute to frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic RCB CEO Rajesh Menon highlighted the journey behind the achievement, stating, "Achieving carbon-neutral status as a T20 franchise is the result of years of dedicated work.