ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Schedule, Teams, Venues.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is here! The tournament features the world’s top eight men’s cricket teams. It runs from February 19 to March 9.

Pakistan is the official host. This marks their first major global cricket tournament since 1996. Due to security and political concerns, India will play its matches in Dubai, UAE.

Tournament Details

The tournament includes 15 matches over 19 days. The opening match sees Pakistan face New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. The match starts at 2:30 PM IST.

Key matches include:

• Bangladesh vs. India (Dubai, February 20)
• Pakistan vs. India (Dubai, February 23)

Format and Teams

The eight teams are divided into two groups:

• Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
• Group B: Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan

The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.

Key Venues of ICC Champions Trophy

Matches are held across four venues:

• Pakistan:
  • Karachi: National Stadium
  • Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium
  • Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
• UAE:
  • Dubai: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Semi-Finals and Final

• First Semi-Final: March 4, Dubai
• Second Semi-Final: March 5, Lahore
• Final: March 9

The final’s location depends on India’s qualification. If India qualifies, the final is in Dubai. Otherwise, it will be in Lahore.

How to Watch Live

Here’s how to catch the action around the globe:

• Pakistan: PTV Sports, A Sports HD, Ten Sports, Tapmad, Tamasha, Myco
• India: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema
• UK: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action, SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App
• USA & Canada: Willow TV, Willow by Cricbuzz app (with Hindi coverage)
• UAE: CricLife Max, CricLife Max2, STARZPLAY
• Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean, ESPN Play Caribbean app
• Other Regions: ICC.tv (in 80+ territories, including Nepal, Japan, and Malaysia)

Trophy Tour

The ICC and DP World organized a global Trophy Tour. The tour began in Islamabad, Pakistan. It visited major cities in all eight participating nations.