The opening, a formal sitting and the prize presentation.

Opening

17 Oct, time to be announced

Venue to be announced

The 16 squads gather the day before the first matches.

Participation medals are presented here only.

A squad in light-blue kit standing in a wide arc on a ground
  1. Teams assemble
  2. National Anthem
  3. Participation medals for every registered player
  4. Team photographs

Order of events as planned, to be confirmed.

Ceremonial sitting

Date and time to be announced

Venue to be announced

A formal sitting for players, guests and sponsors. Entry with accreditation only.

Players standing behind a row of seated officials in a hall
  1. Doors open
  2. Lighting of the lamp and National Anthem
  3. Welcome and addresses
  4. Vote of thanks
  5. Official photograph

Order of events as planned, to be confirmed.

Prize presentation

24 Oct, time to be announced

Venue to be announced

The finals on 24 Oct are at CCI and Wankhede. Where the prizes are presented has not been stated.

Players and an official holding a gold cup labelled Winner
  1. Sides line up
  2. National Anthem
  3. Result read by the referee
  4. Runners-up, then the Vijay Tulpule Trophy to the winning captain
  5. Series awards
  6. Runners-up captain, then winning captain
  7. Head of the Association closes the season
  8. Official photograph

Order of events as planned, to be confirmed.