Everything You Need to Know About the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) championship trophy 2025 is scheduled to take place from February 19th to March 9th and will feature the top eight teams from the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

Tournament Format

The competition follows a One Day International (ODI) format, with each team playing 50-over matches. The eight participating teams are divided into two groups of four. Each team will play three group-stage matches, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals.

Groups

Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh

Group B: Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan

Key Dates and Fixtures

Group A Matches

February 19th: Pakistan vs New Zealand (Karachi)

February 20th: Bangladesh vs India (Dubai)

February 23rd: Pakistan vs India (Dubai)

February 24th: Bangladesh vs New Zealand (Rawalpindi)

February 27th: Pakistan vs Bangladesh (Rawalpindi)

March 2nd: New Zealand vs India (Dubai)

Group B Matches

February 21st: Afghanistan vs South Africa (Karachi)

February 22nd: Australia vs England (Lahore)

February 25th: Australia vs South Africa (Rawalpindi)

February 26th: Afghanistan vs England (Lahore)

February 28th: Afghanistan vs Australia (Lahore)

March 1st: South Africa vs England (Karachi)

Knockout Stage

March 4th: Semi-final 1 – A1 vs B2 (Dubai)

March 5th: Semi-final 2 – A2 vs B1 (Lahore)

March 9th: Final – Lahore (if India does not qualify) or Dubai (if India qualifies)

Venue Information

Co-hosted by Pakistan and Dubai, the tournament will see India’s matches played at a neutral venue,  the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, due to political tensions. Other venues include Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.

How to Get Tickets

Tickets are now available for all group matches in Pakistan and Dubai, including both semi-finals. Fans can purchase tickets online for matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with general stand prices starting from AED 125.

For matches scheduled in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, ticket sales began at the end of last month. Fans who prefer physical tickets can find them at 108 TCS centres across 26 cities.

Lastly, tickets for the highly anticipated Final on March 9th will be released following the conclusion of the first semi-final in Dubai.

How to Watch

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be broadcasted in the MENA region and matches will be available on E& MENA via Starzplay. Streaming options will also be available via official ICC partners and digital platforms.

For those attending matches in Dubai, the Dubai Metro does not connect directly to the stadium, but shuttle buses will operate from key metro stations. Plan your journey in advance to avoid delays.