Know all details about the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with the schedule, matches and format which will run from 25th February to 9th March in Pakistan and Dubai
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally unveiled the much-anticipated schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025. Set to be hosted in a hybrid model across Pakistan and Dubai, the elite tournament will commence on February 19 with an opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches schedule, date, time table, groups list, teams, format, tickets, venue and live streaming telecast where to watch
As per the schedule, the grand finale is slated for March 9. India will kick off its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai, where all of India’s matches are scheduled to take place. A highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai. Notably, the eight competing teams are divided into two groups: Group A features Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B includes South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, and England.
The upcoming edition of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy cricket tournament will be an eight-team affair in the ODI format, encompassing 15 matches and the teams will be divided into two groups and after round-robin matches, the top two from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
The tournament will span 15 matches, with Pakistan hosting games at three venues—Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. Each venue will stage three group matches, with Lahore also hosting the 2nd semi-final. If India qualifies for the final, it will be held in Dubai; otherwise, Lahore will host the finale. Both semi-finals and the final will have reserve days to ensure uninterrupted play. Notably, India’s three group-stage matches and the 1st semi-final will all take place in Dubai.
All the matches will begin at 2:00pm Pakistan or 2:30pm IST.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Groups
Group A – Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
Group B – South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England
Dates: February 19 to March 9, 2025
Format: Eight teams will compete in a total of 15 matches, featuring a round-robin group stage followed by knockout rounds.
Venues: Matches will be held in three cities in Pakistan—Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi—and in Dubai, UAE
Pakistan
Karachi: National Stadium
Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium
Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Only England have announced their squad for the tournament as of now.
England ODI Squad – India Tour and ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
While the tickets haven’t been released yet, fans can register their interest for tickets here
The live telecast of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be available on the Star Sports network in India and the live streaming will be available on Disney+Hotstar.
we examine the complete schedule of this tournament:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (PST) |
| 19 Feb | Pakistan v New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi | 14:00 |
| 20 Feb | Bangladesh v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 14:00 |
| 21 Feb | Afghanistan v South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi | 14:00 |
| 22 Feb | Australia v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| 23 Feb | Pakistan v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 14:00 |
| 24 Feb | Bangladesh v New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 14:00 |
| 25 Feb | Australia v South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 14:00 |
| 26 Feb | Afghanistan v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| 27 Feb | Pakistan v Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 14:00 |
| 28 Feb | Afghanistan v Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| 1 Mar | South Africa v England | National Stadium, Karachi | 14:00 |
| 2 Mar | New Zealand v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 14:00 |
| 4 Mar | SF1 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 14:00 |
| 5 Mar | SF2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| 9 Mar | Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |