The ICC Champions Trophy has made a dazzling return after an eight-year gap. Commencing on February 19, 2025, the tournament known as the ‘Mini World Cup’ is eagerly awaited by cricket fans around the world. This will be another occasion when Pakistan shall be hosting a major cricket event after almost 30 years. After the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final, now is the chance for Pakistan to make their name again.
A complete guide to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 including teams, venues, schedule, and many more awaits you.
Key Information:
- ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan Start Date: February 19, 2025
- Tournament End Date: March 9, 2025
- Hosts: Pakistan & UAE
- ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams: 8 teams, including defending champions Pakistan and other cricketing giants like India, Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Format
- Teams: 8 teams (Pakistan, India, Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa, Afghanistan, Bangladesh)
- Groups:
- Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
- Group B: Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan
- Round-Robin: Each team plays against the others in their group.
- Semifinals: Top 2 teams from each group advance to the semifinals.
- Final: The final will be hosted in Lahore on March 9, 2025 (subject to India’s qualification, the final may be moved to Dubai).
Venues and Locations
The tournament will be held across four venues:
- Karachi
- Lahore
- Rawalpindi
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium (UAE)
In light of the ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan, the matches of India will happen at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. All other matches will take place across the Pakistan venues.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
Here is the ICC Champions Trophy schedule:
Note: All ICC Champions Trophy fixtures are scheduled for 1:00 PM UAE Time.
- February 19: Pakistan vs New Zealand (Karachi)
- February 20: Bangladesh vs India (Dubai)
- February 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa (Karachi)
- February 22: Australia vs England (Lahore)
- February 23: Pakistan vs India (Dubai)
- February 24: Bangladesh vs New Zealand (Rawalpindi)
- February 25: Australia vs South Africa (Rawalpindi)
- February 26: Afghanistan vs England (Lahore)
- February 27: Pakistan vs Bangladesh (Rawalpindi)
- February 28: Afghanistan vs Australia (Lahore)
- March 1: South Africa vs England (Karachi)
- March 2: New Zealand vs India (Dubai)
- March 4: Semifinal 1 (Dubai)
- March 5: Semifinal 2 (Lahore)
- March 9: Final (Lahore/Dubai)
Prize Money & Incentives
- Total Prize Pool: $6.9 million (53% increase from 2017)
- Winner: $2.24 million
- Runner-Up: $1.12 million
- Semifinalists: $560,000
- 5th & 6th Place: $350,000
- 7th & 8th Place: $140,000
- Group Stage Wins: Each win is worth $34,000
- Participation Bonus: Each team gets $125,000 for competing
What to Look Forward To
- The India-Pakistan match is one of the most awaited ones on February 23, 2025, at the famed Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Known for its electric atmosphere, this match is one game whenever you sit back to watch; it will become one of the tournament highlights.
- Gaddafi Stadium, at Lahore, the same ground that hosted the 1996 World Cup final, will be the stage for the celebrations of Ashes rivalry on February 22. Get ready for quite the spectacle.
- Matches to look out for: There will be some serious cricket in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025; with so much at stake, you would rather be a passive viewer or part of a more zealous spectator group.
How to Watch the Matches in UAE
If you’re in the UAE, and didn’t get your hands on the champions trophy tickets, you can catch the action live on:
- TV: CricLife Max, CricLife Max2
- Streaming: STARZPLAY
- Stadium Attendance: For those lucky enough to secure tickets, matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium are easily accessible by public transport.
Travel and Parking Information for Dubai Matches
- By Car: The stadium is reachable by car, but parking is limited.
- Public Transport: The best option is to take Bus F34 or F37 from designated Dubai locations, which will drop you near the stadium. From there, it’s a short walk to the venue.
With the tournament having commenced well, it opened with Pakistan-New Zealand action on February 19, in which Pakistan lost by 60 runs. The spotlight today is on India and Bangladesh, which is being held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Stay tuned for more thrilling cricket games as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 moves along.