ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule

The Champions Trophy 2025 will mark its return as one of cricket’s most eagerly awaited tournaments. After its absence, this event offers a thrilling format packed into three weeks of high-stakes cricket.

ICC Champions Trophy Schedule 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy Schedule 2025 runs from February 19 to March 9, showcasing multiple action-packed matches. The top eight ODI teams—India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan—will compete in Pakistan, across venues in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.

Champions Trophy 2025 Match Fixtures

The tournament kicks off with exiting fixture, setting the tone for exciting group stage clashes. Semi-finals will determine the top contenders, culminating in a grand final in Lahore on March 9, 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy Venues

First held as the ICC Knockout in 1998, the tournament transitioned into the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002. Known for its condensed, intense format, it has delivered unforgettable cricket moments over the years. The tournament will kick off with thrilling matches in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, setting the stage for an electrifying start to the event.

ICC Champions Trophy Complete Schedule

India’s participation is under discussion due to security concerns, with hybrid models involving Dubai or Sri Lanka proposed as alternatives. The ICC is yet to finalize this decision, adding an element of uncertainty to the schedule.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 not only marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s cricketing journey but also brings fans a spectacular showcase of top-tier cricket. With intense group stage battles, knockout drama, and a potential showdown in Lahore, this schedule promises a cricketing feast for fans worldwide.

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1- When and where will the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 be held?
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Pakistan, and the UAE will host all of India’s matches, including one semi-final and the final (if India qualify). The tournament will be held from 19th February to 9th March 2025. The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy (CT) will return to the cricket calendar after an eight-year hiatus. It was last staged in England and Wales in 2017. The 2025 Champions Trophy will be the ninth edition of the tournament. Incidentally, the tournament will be the first multi-national cricket tournament to be hosted by Pakistan since the 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team. The previous major tournament hosted by Pakistan was the 1996 Cricket World Cup which was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

2- Which teams are participating in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be an eight-team tournament to be played in the 50-over format. Pakistan automatically qualified for the 2025 edition as they are the hosts. They would be joined by seven other nations, being the top-7 ranked teams from the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup group stage. So, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand and South Africa will be the teams participating in the 2025 tournament. Interestingly, Afghanistan will make their debut appearance in the Champions Trophy and this is the first time that former ICC Champions Trophy winners Sri Lanka have failed to qualify for the tournament.
Eight teams are divided into two groups:
Group A: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand
Group B: Afghanistan, Australia, England and South Africa

3- What is the schedule for India’s matches in the tournament?
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be hosted by Pakistan, however, India declined to play in Pakistan due to security concerns which meant ICC came up with the hybrid hosting model for the tournament. As a result, all of India’s matches would be hosted by the UAE and also the semi-final and the Final if India qualify. India are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand. India will kick off their tournament against Bangladesh in Dubai on 20th February. India will face arch-rivals Pakistan on 23rd February in Dubai and finally will culminate their group stage with the game against New Zealand on 2nd March.

India’s group stage matches:
India vs Bangladesh in Dubai on 20th February
India vs Pakistan in Dubai on 23rd February
India vs New Zealand in Dubai on 2nd March

4- How to purchase tickets for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has opened registrations for the quickest updates on the sale of the tickets for the tournament, as the sale is not live as yet. The fans need to click on the given registration link to register. After clicking on the link, they will be asked to enter their name, email address, contact number, date of birth, country of residence and favourite team. After filling in all the given details, they need to agree on the terms and conditions. Upon following all the steps, the fans will be registered for the ticket updates. The registered fans will then be able to purchase the tickets, once they go up on sale on the ICC website. Notably, fans will only be able to book the group stage tickets and will have to wait for the tickets for the final to see if India are in the final because if so, the final will be hosted by Dubai otherwise it will be hosted by Lahore.

5- Will the matches be broadcast live, and where can I watch them?
The matches of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed live on the Disney + Hotstar website and app in India. The live matches will begin at 2:30 pm IST which is 2 pm Pakistan time.

6- When is the India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
India declined to play in Pakistan owing to security concerns. Which meant the International Cricket Council (ICC) had to come up with a neutral venue for India to play their matches. After a lot of deliberation and debate, an agreement was reached between the ICC, Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Dubai and UAE was selected as the host for all India games at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The high-stakes India vs Pakistan group stage match will be played in Dubai on 23rd February at 2: 30 pm IST and 2 pm Pakistan time.

7- What is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule?
Match No. 1: Pakistan vs New Zealand
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Date: 19th February 2025
Time: 2:30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match No. 2: India vs Bangladesh
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date: 20th February 2025
Time: 2:30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match No.3: Afghanistan vs South Africa
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Date: 21st February 2025
Time: 2:30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match No. 4: Australia vs England
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date: 22nd February 2025
Time: 2:30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match No.5: Pakistan vs India
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date: 23rd February 2025
Time: 2:30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match No.6: Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Date: 24th February 2025
Time: 2:30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match No.7: Australia vs South Africa
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Date: 25th February 2025
Time: 2: 30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match No.8: Afghanistan vs England
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date: 26th February 2025
Time: 2: 30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match No.9: Pakistan vs Bangladesh
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Date: 27th February 2025
Time: 2: 30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match No.10: Afghanistan vs Australia
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date: 28th February 2025
Time: 2: 30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match No.11: South Africa vs England
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Date: 1st March 2025
Time: 2: 30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match No.12: India vs New Zealand
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Date: 2nd March 2025
Time: 2: 30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match: 1st Semi-Final (A1 vs B2)
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (If India reach the semis, they will play in the 1st semi-final)
Date: 4th March 2025
Time: 2: 30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match: 2nd Semi-Final (B1 vs A2)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date: 5th March 2025
Time: 2: 30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app

Match: Final (winner of SF 1 vs winner of SF 2)
Venue: Dubai will host if India reach the Final, otherwise Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host.
Date: 9th March 2025
Time: 2: 30 pm (IST) 2 pm Pakistan time
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Hotstar app