boAt Renews Partnership With RCB, Continues As Official Audio Partner For IPL

As the Royal Challengers Bengaluru steps into another high-voltage T20 season, boAt is amplifying the noise, not just in stadiums, but across social feeds. As the team’s Official Audio Partner, the brand is moving beyond logo placements and into a full-fledged content play, blending cricket, culture, and sound into a campaign designed for the scroll.

Building on its association with RCB, boAt is leaning into the cultural energy of the tournament with a steady stream of social-first, performance-led content that meets fans where they are online and in real time. The approach signals a broader shift in sports marketing, where sponsorships are no longer static deals but dynamic storytelling opportunities that unfold alongside the game itself.

Conceptualised and executed by Owled Media, the campaign is structured across three distinct content lenses: playful, fan-first interactions; high-energy celebration moments; and product-led storytelling. Together, these formats aim to capture the emotional highs of matchdays while seamlessly integrating boAt’s product ecosystem into the fan experience.

Fronted by RCB players including Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya, Phil Salt, and Jitesh Sharma, the content spans banter-led Q&As that spotlight the team’s off-field personalities, alongside quick-turn edits that mirror the adrenaline and unpredictability of matchday action. The tonality remains informal and fast-paced, aligning closely with how younger audiences consume sports content today.

At the same time, boAt’s products are embedded into these narratives rather than showcased in isolation. Whether it’s highlighting immersive ANC-driven audio, high-performance sound, or wireless convenience, the integration is designed to feel contextual—positioning the brand as part of the matchday ritual rather than an external add-on.

Early indicators suggest the strategy is striking a chord. The campaign’s first set of content has already generated strong traction, with six live reels clocking between 2.3 million and 5.3 million views each, alongside sustained engagement across likes, shares, and fan interactions.

“Cricket and audio are the pulse of India. This partnership with RCB is our way of turning up the volume on fandom. We’re moving past traditional sponsorships to deliver raw, social-first content that perfectly pairs the high-octane energy of the season with boAt’s immersive audio ecosystem,” said Vedansh Kumar, Head of Brand Marketing.

“Topical moments like this don’t give you the luxury of time; you’re working to tap into the hype as it builds and add to it in real time. Our aim was to match that pace, so content went out when it mattered. With boAt and RCB, it was about staying in sync with that energy,” added Virti Seth, Campaign Manager at Owled Media.