Full Details of IPL 2026 Captains Day: Schedule, Photoshoot and Key Discussions

March 24, 2026: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 28. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

RCB will be led by Rajat Patidar, who guided the team to the title in 2025. SRH will be led by Ishan Kishan, as regular captain Pat Cummins is unavailable.

Only one team has changed its captain this season. Rajasthan Royals have named Riyan Parag as their new captain, replacing Sanju Samson. The team also changed its head coach, with Kumar Sangakkara taking over from Rahul Dravid.

The excitement for IPL 2026 is growing fast, and Captains Day will officially begin the new season. All team captains will come together for this special pre-season event. It will include media work, fan activities, and important discussions.

🚨 THE SCHEDULE OF CAPTAINS DAY TOMORROW 🚨 [Bharat Sharma from PTI]

- Captains Photoshoot
- Captain × Influencers/Creators.
- Captains Challenge
- About IPL 2026
- Captains meeting pic.twitter.com/ajHmNtbNE1

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 24, 2026

Key Events on Captain's Day

The day will start with the captains’ photoshoot. This is one of the most popular moments before every IPL season. All captains will stand with the trophy, giving fans their first official look at the leaders. This moment creates a lot of excitement.

IPL 2026 will also focus on digital content. Captains will work with influencers to connect with fans, especially young audiences. Fans can expect fun videos, behind-the-scenes clips, and viral moments on social media.

There will also be a Captain's Challenge. In this segment, captains will take part in fun activities. It does not affect the tournament but shows the fun side of players and builds excitement.

Captains will also talk about the new season. They will share their plans, strategies, and expectations. These discussions help fans understand team combinations and goals.

The day will end with the captains’ meeting. This meeting is organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Important rules and guidelines will be discussed to make sure all teams are ready for the tournament.