New Delhi: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place from February 19 to March 9, with Pakistan serving as the host nation alongside the UAE. This highly anticipated eight-team tournament not only marks the return of the event after an eight-year hiatus but also signifies the first major global cricket competition in Pakistan in nearly three decades.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has emphasized that the tournament will be hosted in a way that brings immense pride and joy to the people of Pakistan. The event holds special significance as it fulfills the long-standing hopes of cricket fans in Asia to witness a major ICC event in the region. According to Naqvi, comprehensive security and hospitality arrangements have been put in place to ensure a seamless experience for all participating teams.
Former President Asif Ali Zardari will be the chief guest at the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Before that, let’s examine the full Champions Trophy 2025 fixtures list, including teams, match timings, and host venues.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Dates:
February 19 – March 9, 2025.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams:
India
Pakistan (host)
Australia
England
New Zealand
Bangladesh
South Africa
Afghanistan
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Format
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in a round-robin format in the group stage, followed by the knockout rounds. The top teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, and the winners of the semis will enter the grand finale.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups:
Group A:
India
Pakistan
New Zealand
Bangladesh
Group B:
Afghanistan
Australia
England
South Africa
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venues:
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. However, India will play its matches in Dubai.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule:
Match 1: 19 February, Pakistan vs New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
Match 2: 20 February, Bangladesh vs India, Dubai
Match 3: 21 February, Afghanistan vs South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan
Match 4: 22 February, Australia vs England, Lahore, Pakistan
Match 5: 23 February, Pakistan vs India, Dubai
Match 6: 24 February, Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Match 7: 25 February, Australia vs South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Match 8: 26 February, Afghanistan vs England, Lahore, Pakistan
Match 9: 27 February, Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Match 10: 28 February, Afghanistan vs Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
Match 10: 1 March, South Africa vs England, Karachi, Pakistan
Match 11: 2 March, New Zealand vs India, Dubai
Semi-final 1: 4 March, Dubai
Semi-final 2: 5 March, Lahore, Pakistan
Final: 9 March, Lahore (unless India qualifies, else it will be played in Dubai)
Reserve day: 10 March
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