ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announced

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the fixtures for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place from 19 February to 9 March in Pakistan and the UAE. This 15-match, eight-team event returns to the cricket calendar for the first time since 2017, with Pakistan hosting its first global cricket tournament since 1996 and the UAE confirmed as the neutral venue.

Event Details:

Duration: 19 February - 9 March 2025

Matches: 15

Teams: 8

Venues: Pakistan (Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi) and UAE (Dubai)

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The tournament will feature Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan in Group A, while Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa will compete in Group B. The matches will be hosted in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi in Pakistan, and Dubai in the UAE. The competition kicks off with Pakistan facing New Zealand on 19 February in Karachi. Key matches include Bangladesh versus India in Dubai on 20 February and Pakistan against India in Dubai on 23 February.

Notable Matches:

19 Feb: Pakistan vs. New Zealand (Karachi)

20 Feb: Bangladesh vs. India (Dubai)

21 Feb: Afghanistan vs. South Africa (Karachi)

22 Feb: Australia vs. England (Lahore)

23 Feb: Pakistan vs. India (Dubai)

The semi-finals are scheduled for 4 March in Dubai and 5 March in Lahore, with the final set for 9 March in Lahore. If India qualifies for the final, it will be held in Dubai. All semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.

Statements from Officials:

Jay Shah, ICC Chair: “The ICC is thrilled to release the schedule for the Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, marking the tournament's return since 2017. This competition will showcase the best of cricket over 19 days, with 15 unmissable matches. Hosting the event in Pakistan and the UAE, with Dubai as the ICC headquarters, presents a unique opportunity to blend cricket's heritage and modernity.”

Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman: “We are delighted to host the Champions Trophy, showcasing our dedication to top-level cricket. Our thanks to the ICC members who supported this collaborative effort. We are committed to making this tournament a memorable experience for everyone involved. Pakistan is excited to welcome the world to the Champions Trophy and extend our famous hospitality.”

Schedule:

19 Feb: Pakistan vs. New Zealand (Karachi)

20 Feb: Bangladesh vs. India (Dubai)

21 Feb: Afghanistan vs. South Africa (Karachi)

22 Feb: Australia vs. England (Lahore)

23 Feb: Pakistan vs. India (Dubai)

24 Feb: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand (Rawalpindi)

25 Feb: Australia vs. South Africa (Rawalpindi)

26 Feb: Afghanistan vs. England (Lahore)

27 Feb: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh (Rawalpindi)

28 Feb: Afghanistan vs. Australia (Lahore)

1 Mar: South Africa vs. England (Karachi)

2 Mar: New Zealand vs. India (Dubai)

4 Mar: Semi-final 1 (Dubai)*

5 Mar: Semi-final 2 (Lahore)**

9 Mar: Final (Lahore)***

(*India will play in Semi-final 1 if they qualify, **Pakistan will play in Semi-final 2 if they qualify, ***Final will be in Dubai if India qualifies.)

About the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy: Australia and India have been the most successful teams, each winning twice. Past winners also include South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies, and Pakistan.

For more details and ticket registration, visit the ICC website.