ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Schedule, Teams, Fixtures, Venues, Live Streaming & More

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Teams, Fixtures, Schedule, Venues, Live Streaming & Other Details

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is just around the corner and it is bound to be one of the most exciting events in the cricketing calendar.

The Tournament is coming back for the first time in 8 years since its break, and it promises to be the most entertaining version yet.

The Tournament is set to take place between February 19 and March 9, 2025. It will be hosted in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, marking a monumental achievement for Cricket in the region.

This is a one-stop guide that will aid all casual fans or die-hard fanatics by providing details ranging from the schedule and live-streaming options to the teams, venues and much more. Let us step deeper into these details.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Overview

The Champions Trophy is notable as a premier event that is held after the ICC Cricket World Cup. It tends to be called “The Mini World Cup” as it features the top 8 ranked ODI international teams in the world competing in a high-intensity single-elimination format.

Unlike the World Cup, having more teams and spans several months, the Champions Trophy is compressed, meaning every match is extremely competitive and a sports lover’s delight.

Importance in ODI Cricket

The Champions Trophy is important to cricket lovers. It is a tournament where rivalries are refreshed, legends are made, and underdogs perform.

Specifically, the 2025 edition is important because the Tournament is returning after a gap of 8 years, the last edition being in 2017.   

Hosting Nations: Pakistan and UAE

For the first time in almost 30 years, Pakistan now can host a major ICC event.

However, because of tussles between nations politically, India’s matches will be held in the UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The arrangement allows these countries to enjoy the Tournament without issues arising from any disruptions.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule & Fixtures

The event will consist of 15 games that encompass the group rounds, semi-finals, and finals. Here is the breakdown of the schedule:

Complete Match Schedule, Vanues & Timings

Feb 19, 2025: Pakistan vs New Zealand

• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 02:00 PM

Feb 20, 2025: Bangladesh vs India

• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 01:00 PM

Feb 21, 2025: Afghanistan vs South Africa

• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 02:00 PM

Feb 22, 2025: Australia vs England

• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 02:00 PM

Feb 23, 2025: Pakistan vs India

• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 01:00 PM

Feb 24, 2025: Bangladesh vs New Zealand

• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 02:00 PM

Feb 25, 2025: Australia vs South Africa

• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 02:00 PM

Feb 26, 2025: Afghanistan vs England

• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 02:00 PM

Feb 27, 2025: Pakistan vs Bangladesh

• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 02:00 PM

Feb 28, 2025: Afghanistan vs Australia

• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 02:00 PM

Mar 1, 2025: South Africa vs England

• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 02:00 PM

Mar 2, 2025: New Zealand vs India

• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 01:00 PM

Mar 4, 2025: 1st Semi-Final (A1 vs B2)

• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 01:00 PM

Mar 5, 2025: 2nd Semi-Final (B1 vs A2)

• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 02:00 PM

Mar 9, 2025: Final

• Venue: To Be Confirmed
• Time (GMT): 09:00 AM
• Time (Local): 02:30 PM

Note: Match timings are subject to change. Please refer to official sources for the most up-to-date information.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group Stage Fixtures

The eight participating teams are divided into two groups:

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

Each team will play the others in their group once, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.

Knockout Stage & Champions Trophy Semi-Final

The knockout stage will feature two semi-finals and the final:

• 1st Semi-Final: Winner of Group A vs Runner-up of Group B on March 4, 2025, in Dubai.
• 2nd Semi-Final: Winner of Group B vs Runner-up of Group A on March 5, 2025, in Lahore.
• Final: Scheduled for March 9, 2025. If India qualifies, the final will be held in Dubai; otherwise, it will take place in Lahore.

Teams & Squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

List of Qualified Teams

The following teams have qualified for the tournament:

• Pakistan: Hosts and defending champions.
• India: Qualified through the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
• New Zealand: Qualified through the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
• Bangladesh: Qualified through the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
• Australia: Qualified through the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
• England: Qualified through the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
• South Africa: Qualified through the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
• Afghanistan: Making their tournament debut.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Squads

Each team will announce a squad of 15 players. Key players to watch include:

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venues & Stadiums

Pakistan Cricket Venues

• National Stadium, Karachi: Known for its electric atmosphere.
• Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: A historic venue with a rich cricketing legacy.
• Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: A fan-favorite for its lively crowds.

Dubai International Cricket Stadium as a Neutral Venue

Due to political reasons, matches for India will be hosted in the UAE, and they will have to use the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The superior infrastructure of the stadium guarantees that both players and supporters will enjoy a world-class neutral setting.

Pakistan vs India ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match

CT 2025 Key Matches To Watch

Every Tournament has an India versus Pakistan match, which is the one everyone waits for, and this one is no different.

These two rivals last faced each other in the finale of the 2017 Champions Trophy when Pakistan won, and now the tables have turned, as Pakistan is in need of a victory.

• Date: 23rd February 2025
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Expected Playing XIs:

• India: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli,
• Pakistan: Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming & Broadcast Channels

Where to Watch ICC Champions Trophy 2025

• India: Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
• Pakistan: PTV Sports, ARY Zap
• UK: Sky Sports Cricket
• Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Coverage Details

Receive real-time score updates, live match commentary, and highlights through ESPN Cricinfo, ICC’s official website, and various sports applications.

Ticket Booking & How to Buy Tickets for Champions Trophy 2025

Tickets can be purchased through the ICC’s website and other authorized ticket retailers. For extremely sought-after matches, such as India vs Pakistan and the semi-finals, it is advised to book tickets in advance.

ICC Champions Trophy History & Past Winners

The Tournament has produced a few iconic moments with the most breathtaking performances, all pitched against one another. Here’s a look at the past winners:

Year	Winner	Runner-Up
1998	South Africa	West Indies
2000	New Zealand	India
2002	India and Sri Lanka	None
2004	West Indies	England
2006	Australia	West Indies
2009	Australia	New Zealand
2013	India	England
2017	Pakistan	India

Multiple teams have come to claim triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy since its launch in 1998.

The inaugural edition for which South Africa won in Bangladesh came at the expense of West Indies, who were defeated by 4 wickets in Dhaka. In 2000, New Zealand managed to claim its sole title against India in Nairobi.

The 2002 showdown in Sri Lanka ended up being a joint victory by default for India and Sri Lanka.

West Indies took the cup home in 2004 when they overpowered England at The Oval by 2 wickets. The next two decades fell into the bottomless pit of Australian rule.

In 2006, they knocked out West Indies and then again in 2009, they took away New Zealand’s pride by winning over them by a few wickets.

India took their turn at the cup in 2013 when they enjoyed the pleasure of defeating England at a close victory of 5 runs in Birmingham. Most recently, in the year 2017, Pakistan powered their way, defeating India by 180 runs, thus claiming their first Champions Trophy.

Conclusion

This ICC Champions Trophy promises to be a cricketing carnival with the strongest contenders of the game, elite players and dedicated fans joining in from across the globe to take part in what will be breathtakingly thrilling hostilities. This is bound to be a great watch for all fans around the globe.

Ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy, Pakistan has organized a tri-series. Apart from Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa are participating in this series.

Today, the first match between Pakistan and New Zealand is being played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This is the first match in the stadium after the renovation of the stadium.

In addition, the stadiums in Pakistan that will host the 2025 Champions Trophy matches include the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pindi Stadium, and the National Stadium in Karachi.

Look out for other news announcements regarding the lineup, ticket sales, and pre-game analysis. Plan for the Tournament and be ready to enjoy the show!

FAQs About ICC Champions Trophy 2025

When and where is the Champions Trophy 2025?

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled from 19 February – 9 March, 2025.

The tournament will be co-hosted by Pakistan and UAE (United Arab Emirates) with the matches being held in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Dubai.

What is the squad of India for the Champions Trophy 2025?

India has revealed its 15-member squad for forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy which will held from February 19 2025 to March 9 2025. The team will be lead by Rohit Sharma, with Shubman Gill taking the role of vice captain.

India’s Team:

• Rohit Sharma (Captain): Talented opening batter with rich experience in scoring runs and excelling in captaincy.
• Shubman Gill (Vice Captain): Dashing young opener who has proved his succession in every format.
• Virat Kohli: Renowned top order batter with immense experience from playing an international career.
• Shreyas Iyer: Upper middle-order bat known for his ability to reshape the game and dominate the rivals.
• KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper): All-around batter, dependable glovesman, and able to strengthen the batting order.
• Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper): Daring south paw batter as well as glovesman known to turn the game around single handedly.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: Left-handed young opener who is new in ODI but has great talent.
• Hardik Pandya: Balance altering all-rounder who contributes with both bat and ball.
• Ravindra Jadeja: Skilled all-rounder, dependable spinner, and lower order batsman.
• Axar Patel: All-rounder, left-handed batsman, and economical bowler.
• Washington Sundar: Bowling all-rounder plays off spin and strengthens weak batting base.
• Jasprit Bumrah: Fast bowler, who is on the way of recovery from injury, and is vital for the pace attack. He is not fit and is out of the squad
• Mohammed Shami: Fastest bowler having deep experience and is flamboyant of capturing wickets.
• Arshdeep Singh: A left-arm medium-pace bowler who will add variety to the fast-bowling unit.
• Kuldeep Yadav: A wrist-spinning bowler who will add a new dimension to the spin attack.

The group combines experienced and younger players for what they hope will be a successful campaign. Most notably, Yashasvi Jaiswal has been included in the squad to make his ODI debut and will add more structure to the batting lineup.

India is set to play Bangladesh on February 20, 2025, in Dubai, followed by clashes against Pakistan and New Zealand in Group A.

How to buy Champions Trophy 2025 tickets?

Tickets will be able through the ICC website and their accredited ticketing partners. It is advisable to pre-book tickets especially for the popular matches like India vs Pakistan.

Will Saim Ayub play in the Champions Trophy 2025?

Currently, Saim Ayub is not expected to take part in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 because he suffered a right ankle fracture while participating in the Test series in South Africa in January 2025.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has verified that Ayub is not expected to be present in England due to rehabilitation for the next 10 weeks and will, therefore, be unfit for the injury for the duration of 10 weeks which unfortunately places him out of the tournament on the 19th of February to March 9 in 2025.

What is the Champions Trophy 2025 anthem?

The bold anthem of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is called “Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke” and was produced by Abdullah Siddiqui.

The amazing song was written by Adnan Dhool and Asfandyar Asad, and is sung by one of Pakistan’s finest singers, Atif Aslam.

The stunning music video captures the essence of Pakistan as it’s filled with colorful streets, lively markets, and excited cricket lovers that show how much they love this game.

Where can I find the latest Champions Trophy 2025 news?

The Trophy 2025 updates can be seen on the ICC’s official page, veteran news stations like ESPN Cric Info and (t20caribbeanusa.com), or any of the participating teams’ social media profiles.

What is the Champions Trophy 2025 teams list?

The 2025 edition is set to feature 8 countries:

• Pakistan
• India
• Australia
• England
• South Africa
• New Zealand
• Bangladesh
• Afghanistan

What is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule?

Yes. It is planned for 15 games including group rounds, semifinals, and a finals.

I will definetly make sure not to miss the important ones like Pakistan against India on the 23rd of February in 2025, followed by the grand finals on 9th March 2025. The complete schedule can be found in the article linked above.

What is the price of Champions Trophy 2025 tickets?

Tickets will presumably be more expensive for the India v Pakistan game, and the final as well.

Ticket costs for specific matches will depend on the location and seating arrangement. Ticket prices will be made public through ticketing websites later.

Who are the past winners of the Champions Trophy?

Here’s a list of past winners:

• 1998: South Africa
• 2000: New Zealand
• 2004: West Indies
• 2006: Australia
• 2009: Australia
• 2013: India
• 2017: Pakistan