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ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025: Complete Schedule

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially revealed the schedule for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place from 19 February to 9 March in Pakistan and the UAE. This highly anticipated tournament marks the return of the Champions Trophy after an eight-year gap, with its last edition held in 2017.

Tournament Overview

  • Matches: 15
  • Teams: 8
  • Duration: 19 days
  • Venues: Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi (Pakistan) and Dubai (UAE)

Defending champions Pakistan will co-host the event alongside the UAE, which has been designated as the neutral venue. This is Pakistan’s first time hosting a global cricket tournament since 1996.

Team Groups

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

Schedule Highlights

The tournament kicks off on 19 February with hosts Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi. Fans can also look forward to several key clashes:

  • 20 February: Bangladesh vs India in Dubai
  • 21 February: Afghanistan vs South Africa in Karachi
  • 22 February: England vs Australia, a classic rivalry, in Lahore
  • 23 February: The highly anticipated Pakistan vs India match in Dubai

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Knockout Stages

  • First Semi-Final: 4 March in Dubai
  • Second Semi-Final: 5 March in Lahore
  • Final: 9 March in Lahore
    • If India qualifies for the final, it will be shifted to Dubai.

Both semi-finals and the final have reserve days to ensure the matches can be completed.

ICC Men’s 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*

5 Mar – Semi-final 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**

9 Mar – Final – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore***

All matches start at 14h00 Pakistan Standard Time

* Semi-final 1 will involve India if they qualify

**Semi-final 2 will involve Pakistan if they qualify

*** If India qualify for the final it will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

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