The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 schedule has been officially announced, marking the return of this prestigious tournament after an eight-year hiatus.
The tournament will take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, featuring a total of 15 matches across two countries: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Champions Trophy 2025 matches will be held at three venues in Pakistan—Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi—while all of India’s matches will take place in Dubai due to political considerations.
The final will be hosted in Lahore on March 9, unless India qualifies for it; in that case, the final will be moved to Dubai.
Champions Trophy 2025 Structure
The tournament will consist of eight teams divided into two groups:
| Group A | Group B |
| India | South Africa |
| Pakistan | Australia |
| New Zealand | Afghanistan |
| Bangladesh | England |
Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: Time, Venue
| Date | Match | Venue |
| February 19, Wednesday | Pakistan vs New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi |
| February 20, Thursday | India vs Bangladesh | Dubai International Stadium |
| February 21, Friday | Afghanistan vs South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi |
| February 22, Saturday | Australia vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| February 23, Sunday | India vs Pakistan | Dubai International Stadium |
| February 24, Monday | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| February 25, Tuesday | Australia vs South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| February 26, Wednesday | Afghanistan vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| February 27, Thursday | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| February 28, Friday | Australia vs Afghanistan | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| March 1, Saturday | England vs South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi |
| March 2, Sunday | India vs New Zealand | Dubai International Stadium |
| March 4, Tuesday | Semi-final 1 | Dubai International Stadium |
| March 5, Wednesday | Semi-final 2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| March 9, Sunday | Winner semi-final 1 vs winner semi-final 2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore/Dubai International Stadium |
All the matches will start at 2:30 PM (IST). If the final on March 9 is abandoned, a reserve day has been set for March 10 to ensure that the title decider can still take place. Additionally, all 15 matches in this tournament will be scheduled as day-night encounters, providing fans with thrilling cricket action under the lights.
How to Watch Champions Trophy 2025 in India?
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be streamed in India through multiple platforms.
TV Channels
Star Sports Network will broadcast all matches live on its various channels. This includes:
- Star Sports 1 (HD and SD)
- Star Sports 2 (HD and SD)
- Select 2 (HD and SD)
- Star Sports 1 Hindi (HD and SD)
- Star Sports 3
- Star Sports First
- Additional regional channels like SS1 Tamil, SS1 Telugu, and SS1 Kannada.
Live Streaming
The Disney+ Hotstar app and website will provide live streaming of all matches.
