The much-awaited schedule for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was unveiled on December 24, 2024. The prestigious tournament will feature 8 teams and will kick off on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with the final scheduled for Sunday, March 9, 2025. As previously announced by the ICC, India’s matches will be held at a neutral venue, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE.

The tournament begins on February 19, with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Karachi. One of the key early matchups will see Bangladesh face India on February 20 in Dubai. Other exciting contests include Afghanistan playing South Africa on February 21 in Karachi, followed by Australia facing England in Lahore on February 22. The much-awaited clash between Pakistan and India will take place on February 23 in Dubai.

Qualified Teams for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
Pakistan (Host)
India
Australia
England
New Zealand
South Africa
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Full Schedule of ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
19-February– Pakistan v/s  New Zealand, National Stadium, Karachi
20-February– Bangladesh v/s India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
21-February– Afghanistan v/s South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi
22-February– Australia v/s England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
23-February– Pakistan v/s India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
24-February– Bangladesh v/s New Zealand, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
25-February– Australia v/s South Africa, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
26-February– Afghanistan v/s England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
27-February– Pakistan v/s Bangladesh, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
28-February– Afghanistan v/s Australia, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
1-March– South Africa v/s England, National Stadium, Karachi
2-March– New Zealand v/s India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
4-March– Semi-final 1, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
5-March– Semi-final 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
9-March– Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

All matches will start at 14.00-hrs Pakistan Standard Time.

Format of ICC Champions Trophy-2025:
The tournament will follow the same format as the 2009 edition. The 8 teams will be divided into two groups of 4 teams each. Each team will play one match against every other team in their group in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group, based on points and tiebreakers, will move on to the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals will compete for the title in the grand final.

Total 15 matches will be played, including the knockout rounds.

Live Streaming and Telecast Details:

Start Date: The tournament will begin on February 19, 2025.
Venues: Matches will be played in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi in Pakistan. However, India’s matches will be held at a neutral venue, either in the UAE or Sri Lanka.
Live Telecast: In India, Star Sports Network will broadcast the tournament.
Live Streaming: You can watch the matches live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy promises to be an exciting tournament with intense cricket action, featuring some of the best teams in the world. Make sure to tune in for the thrilling matches, especially the much-awaited India v/s Pakistan showdown!