Mumbai: After five remarkable seasons, the Rajasthan Royals are ushering in a new era, announcing their new captain in a special live event exclusively on the Dream11 app today at 4 PM IST. The inaugural league champions and fan favourites are marking the first captaincy transition in five seasons, choosing Dream11 as the platform to unveil the franchise’s next leader.
Known for backing bold talent and rewriting expectations, the Royals are turning a significant page in their journey by sharing this milestone moment directly with their fan community. With over 30 million fans and millions of watch minutes recorded, Dream11 has evolved into a leading sports entertainment app powered by creator-led watch-alongs and interactive watch parties. The platform brings together notable sports creators to deliver a world-class second-screen experience for fans.
Alok Chitre, Chief Operating Officer, Rajasthan Royals, said, “Our brand ethos has always been to put fans first and give them unparalleled access to the Royals. Announcing our new captain live is a moment we wanted to share directly with the community, and that’s why we’ve chosen Dream11 for this milestone. Our fans will get a front-row seat and the first chance to interact as we begin this new chapter.”
Highlighting the significance of the collaboration, Nikhil Lodha, Head of Growth, Dream11, said, “Big sporting moments are meant to be experienced together. That’s at the heart of who we are — creating a space where fans can watch, react, and celebrate in real time. A captaincy change shapes the future of a franchise, and the Royals choosing to share this moment live with fans on Dream11 is a true reflection of what we believe: sports is always better when experienced together.”
Dream11, India’s favourite sports entertainment platform with over 250 million users and a long-standing partner of Rajasthan Royals, is currently riding strong momentum. Its new watch-along experience has drawn 30 million fans in just two months. With the ongoing cricket world cup followed by the world’s biggest cricket league, second-screen engagement around cricket is expected to surge further. The convergence of cricket’s massive scale and football’s global appeal is set to drive unprecedented levels of real-time fan interaction in the months ahead.
The captaincy reveal event on Dream11 will feature behind-the-scenes content, player reactions, interactive fan segments, and real-time engagement experiences, offering supporters an immersive, front-row experience as the Rajasthan Royals step into their next chapter.
