ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule

Officially releasing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, the International Cricket Council (ICC) marks the long-awaited comeback of the event to Pakistan for the first time since 2009. The eight-country ODI spectacle will run from February 19 to March 9, 2025, and it will have an exciting match at three famous sites. This is all followers have to know about the teams, events, and significant elements.

The Champions Trophy is also characterized by intense competition since only the top teams compete, so every game counts in the standings. Ahead of this tournament, attention has been on the schedule of the tournament, which identifies when and where the games will be held.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Tournament Format and Groups

Eight of the top ODI squads will engage in a round-robin group stage followed by semifinals and a championship game. The associations go like this:

Group A:

India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
New Zealand

Group B:

England
South Africa
Afghanistan
Australia

The two top squads from every group will advance to the knockout rounds, setting the scene for intense semifinals and a Lahore grand finale.

Venues and Pakistan’s Preparations:

Pakistan will host the tournament across three cities:

National Stadium, Karachi (Capacity: 34,000)
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Capacity: 27,000)
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (Capacity: 25,000)

The PCB and ICC have confirmed strong security protocols, with Pakistan looking to prove its ability to host safely following the successful hosting of a recent series and the 2023 Asia Cup.

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How to Watch ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

TV Broadcast: Star Sports (India), Sky Sports (UK), SuperSport (SA), Fox Sports (AUS)
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, ESPN+, ICC.tv
Radio: BBC Test Match Special, ABC Grandstand

Fans can also follow real-time updates via the ICC Mobile App and official social media channels.

Official Schedule

Fixture	Date	Venue
Pakistan vs New Zealand	19 February 2025	Karachi
India vs Bangladesh	20 February 2025	Dubai
Afghanistan vs South Africa	21 February 2025	Karachi
Australia vs England	22 February 2025	Lahore
Pakistan vs India	23 February 2025	Dubai
Bangladesh vs New Zealand	24 February 2025	Rawalpindi
Australia vs South Africa	25 February 2025	Rawalpindi
Afghanistan vs England	26 February 2025	Lahore
Pakistan vs Bangladesh	27 February 2025	Rawalpindi
Afghanistan vs Australia	28 February 2025	Lahore
South Africa vs England	1 March 2025	Karachi
New Zealand vs India	2 March 2025	Dubai
Semi-Final 1	4 March 2025	Karachi/Dubai
Semi-Final 2	5 March 2025	Lahore/Dubai
Final	9 March 2025	Lahore/Dubai

Champions Trophy 2025: Everything You Need to Know

Tournament Format

Eight teams shall be divided into two groups consisting of four each for the 2025 Champions Trophy. There will be three matches for each team in the group stage. The top two teams of each group shall receive a place in the semifinals.

Points System:

Win: 2 points
No result/Tie: 1 point
Loss: 0 points

If teams have equal points, Net Run Rate (NRR) will decide the rankings.

Host Country & Venues

Pakistan will host the tournament, with matches scheduled in:

Lahore – Gaddafi Stadium
Karachi – National Stadium
Rawalpindi – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

However, due to political tensions, India’s matches might be played in the UAE.

Tentative Schedule

The official schedule is yet to be confirmed, but the expected timeline is:

Group Stage: February 19 – February 28, 2025
Semi-finals: March 5 & March 6, 2025
Final: March 9, 2025 (Lahore)

Key Matches to Watch

India vs Pakistan: One of cricket’s biggest rivalries will take center stage again.
Australia vs England: A battle between two powerhouses of world cricket.

Ticket Sales and Travel Information:

Tickets for the Champions Trophy 2025 will go on sale in late 2024 through the PCB website and authorized platforms. Travel packages, including visa assistance and hotel deals, will be promoted for international fans.