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IPL 2026 Captains Photoshoot: Date, Time, Venue, Teams & Full Event Details
The IPL 2026 season is about to begin. The photoshoot of the captains will be held on March 15, 2026, in New Delhi. In this event, photos of all ten team captains with the IPL trophy will be taken. New team captains will be seen in their team jerseys for the first time during this event. The new season of IPL is likely to begin on March 28.
After this photoshoot event, there is another event called the "Captains and Coaches Meeting," which will be held on March 25 in Mumbai. In this event, the rules regarding playing and other important details will be shared with the captains. The new season of IPL will have 84 matches. The first match of IPL 2026 might be between the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and another team at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. These are the last steps before the beginning of the major cricket tournament.
IPL 2026 Pre-Season & Tournament Schedule
| Event | Date | Venue / Location |
|---|---|---|
| Captains Photoshoot | March 15, 2026 | New Delhi |
| Captains & Coaches Meeting | March 25, 2026 | Mumbai |
| Tournament Start Date | March 28, 2026 | Bengaluru (Likely) |
| Playoffs Begin | May 26, 2026 | Multiple Venues |
IPL 2026: Captains
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rajat Patidar |
| Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Rajasthan Royals | Riyan Parag |
| Punjab Kings | Shreyas Iyer |
| Delhi Capitals | Axar Patel |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Rishabh Pant |
| Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill |
IPL 2026: Format Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 84 matches (Expanded season) |
| Format | Double round-robin followed by playoffs |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Digital Streaming | JioHotstar |
| Match Timings | 7:30 PM IST (evening matches); 3:30 PM IST (double-header matches) |
LastModified Date: 2026-03-11 14:08:50
FAQs
Q. When will the IPL 2026 captains’ photoshoot take place?
A.
The IPL 2026 captains photoshoot will be held on March 15, 2026, in New Delhi.
K D Mishra
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