In a hybrid format, the ICC Men's Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9. The last time the eight-team ODI competition was played over 19 days was in 2017. Dubai will act as the neutral venue, and Pakistan will host an ICC event for the first time since 1996. Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Dubai will host matches.
Two groups have been formed from the eight teams. Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa are in Group B, while Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan are in Group A. In the opening match of the tournament, Pakistan will play New Zealand in Karachi. Dubai will host the eagerly anticipated India vs Pakistan match on February 23.
Champions Trophy 2025 groups
Group A: India, Pakistan (host), New Zealand, Bangladesh
Group B: Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, England
Champions Trophy 2025 Format
There will be knockout rounds after the competition's group stage, which will be round-robin. Each group's top two teams will move on to the semifinals. On March 9, the semi-final winners will face off in the championship match.
Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (PST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Pakistan v New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi | 14:00 |
| 20 Feb | Bangladesh v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 14:00 |
| 21 Feb | Afghanistan v South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi | 14:00 |
| 22 Feb | Australia v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| 23 Feb | Pakistan v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 14:00 |
| 24 Feb | Bangladesh v New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 14:00 |
| 25 Feb | Australia v South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 14:00 |
| 26 Feb | Afghanistan v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| 27 Feb | Pakistan v Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 14:00 |
| 28 Feb | Afghanistan v Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| 1 Mar | South Africa v England | National Stadium, Karachi | 14:00 |
| 2 Mar | New Zealand v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 14:00 |
| 4 Mar | Semi-final 1* | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 14:00 |
| 5 Mar | Semi-final 2** | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| 9 Mar | Final | TBD | 14:00 |
India eye third title
When India kicks up its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday, it will attempt to win a third championship. India lost to bitter foe Pakistan in the 2017 final after winning the competition in 2002 (sharing the victory with Sri Lanka) and 2013. The Men in Blue are the only team to have won the ICC Champions Trophy as many times as two-time champion Australia.
