December 24, 2024: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the schedule for the much-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025, with the tournament set to kick off on February 19, 2025. Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will co-host the prestigious event under a hybrid model, with Pakistan hosting ten matches and the UAE hosting the remaining ones, including India’s three crucial league-stage games.

The marquee clash between archrivals India and Pakistan will take place on February 23, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This encounter promises to be one of the most thrilling moments of the tournament, with both teams set to battle it out for supremacy. The ICC also revealed that if India makes it to the final, it will be held in Dubai. However, if India does not qualify, the summit clash will be moved to Lahore.

The tournament will begin with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi. It will conclude with the final on March 9 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with both semi-finals having designated reserve days to ensure fair play in case of disruptions.

All matches will begin at 2:30 PM IST, and Indian viewers can catch the live broadcast of every match on Star Sports.

The hybrid model was finalized after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reached an agreement to address logistical and geopolitical challenges. This arrangement has been widely praised for enabling smooth planning and ensuring that both Pakistan and the UAE can host the prestigious tournament.

Full Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule:

• 19 Feb – Pakistan v New Zealand, National Stadium, Karachi


• 20 Feb – Bangladesh v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai


• 21 Feb – Afghanistan v South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi


• 22 Feb – Australia v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore


• 23 Feb – Pakistan v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai


• 24 Feb – Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi


• 25 Feb – Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi


• 26 Feb – Afghanistan v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore


• 27 Feb – Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi


• 28 Feb – Afghanistan v Australia, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore


• 1 Mar – South Africa v England, National Stadium, Karachi


• 2 Mar – New Zealand v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai


• 4 Mar – Semi-final 1, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (If India qualifies)


• 5 Mar – Semi-final 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (If Pakistan qualifies)


• 9 Mar – Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (If India does not qualify, otherwise Dubai)

As one of cricket’s premier events, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to feature thrilling encounters with some of the world's best teams, as they battle for the prestigious title in Pakistan and the UAE.