GMR RPL’s inaugural season in Mumbai attracts 17+ major sponsors, signaling a new era for rugby in India
Mumbai, 20 June 2025: Rugby in India has received a significant boost with the launch of the GMR Rugby Premier League (GMR RPL), currently underway at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex), Mumbai. Featuring six competitive franchises, the league will conclude with a grand final on 29 June 2025.
Season 1 of GMR RPL has garnered widespread support from leading global and Indian brands. GMR serves as the Title Sponsor, while HSBC, one of the world’s most respected financial institutions, joins as the Powered By partner.
Key Associate Sponsors include Encalm (hospitality), Megawide (infrastructure), and Waisl (aviation consulting).
The tournament also boasts a robust lineup of official partners:
Capgemini (Transformation Partner)
Bisleri (Hydration Partner)
Dream11 (Fantasy Sports Partner)
Hero Fincorp, JSW Cement, Amul, Pushpak (Equipment Leasing Partner)
Wintex, Nanavati Max (Medical Partner)
Capital Group (Outdoor Media Partner)
Radio Mirchi (Radio Partner)
For fans, Star Sports Select 1 serves as the Official Broadcaster, while JioHotstar handles digital streaming. Rugby Pass TV brings the action to global audiences as the Online Global Broadcaster.
Satyam Trivedi, CEO, GMR Sports, said: “We are proud to have onboarded over 17 esteemed sponsors and partners, including some of the most credible global and Indian brands. This reflects the immense trust in GMR’s vision to promote and establish a new league, as we aim to revolutionize India’s sports ecosystem.”
Rahul Bose, President, Rugby India, added: “The GMR Rugby Premier League is a dream come true. The overwhelming support from our partners will help elevate rugby’s presence in India, and we are confident these partnerships will flourish to take the sport to greater heights.”
