The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with matches hosted in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The tournament features eight teams divided into two groups, each comprising four teams.
Tournament Format:
Group Stage: Each team plays against the other three teams in its group.
Semi-Finals: The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.
Final: Winners of the semi-finals compete for the championship.
Groups:
Group A:
- India
- Pakistan
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
Group B:
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
Venues:
Pakistan:
- National Stadium, Karachi
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
United Arab Emirates:
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Complete Schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (PST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19 | Pakistan vs. New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| Feb 20 | Bangladesh vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 2:00 PM |
| Feb 21 | Afghanistan vs. South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| Feb 22 | Australia vs. England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:00 PM |
| Feb 23 | Pakistan vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 2:00 PM |
| Feb 24 | Bangladesh vs. New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 2:00 PM |
| Feb 25 | Australia vs. South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 2:00 PM |
| Feb 26 | Afghanistan vs. England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:00 PM |
| Feb 27 | Pakistan vs. Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 2:00 PM |
| Feb 28 | Afghanistan vs. Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:00 PM |
| Mar 1 | South Africa vs. England | National Stadium, Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| Mar 2 | New Zealand vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 2:00 PM |
| Mar 4 | Semi-final 1* | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 2:00 PM |
| Mar 5 | Semi-final 2** | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:00 PM |
| Mar 9 | Final*** | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:00 PM |
*Semi-final 1 will feature India if they qualify.
**Semi-final 2 will feature Pakistan if they qualify.
***The final will be held in Dubai if India qualifies; otherwise, it will be in Lahore.
Key Matches:
Opening Match: Pakistan vs. New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi.
India vs. Pakistan: February 23 in Dubai.
Broadcast and Streaming:
The tournament will be broadcast live on various sports networks worldwide. In Pakistan, matches are expected to be aired on PTV Sports and Ten Sports. For online streaming, platforms like SonyLIV (subject to regional availability) may provide live coverage.
Ticket Information:
Details regarding ticket sales will be announced closer to the tournament date. Fans are advised to check the official ICC website and authorized ticketing partners for updates.
Note: Match dates and venues are subject to change. Please refer to official ICC announcements for the latest information.