Champions Trophy 2025: Full Schedule, Venues, Including India vs Pakistan Match

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: After months of delays and heated debates over hosting rights, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally unveiled the schedule for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025.

The announcement comes just two days after the UAE was confirmed as a co-host, settling a long-standing political dispute between India and Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups

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

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule

Date	Match	Venue	Country
19 February	Pakistan vs New Zealand	National Stadium, Karachi	Pakistan
20 February	Bangladesh vs India	Dubai International Stadium	UAE
21 February	Afghanistan vs South Africa	National Stadium, Karachi	Pakistan
22 February	Australia vs England	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	Pakistan
23 February	Pakistan vs India	Dubai International Stadium	UAE
24 February	Bangladesh vs New Zealand	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	Pakistan
25 February	Australia vs South Africa	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	Pakistan
26 February	Afghanistan vs England	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	Pakistan
27 February	Pakistan vs Bangladesh	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	Pakistan
28 February	Afghanistan vs Australia	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	Pakistan
1 March	South Africa vs England	National Stadium, Karachi	Pakistan
2 March	New Zealand vs India	Dubai International Stadium	UAE
4 March	Semi-final 1	Dubai International Stadium	UAE
5 March	Semi-final 2	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	Pakistan
9 March	Final	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	Pakistan*
10 March	Reserve Day	-	-

Note: If India qualifies for the final, it will be played in Dubai.

The 15-match tournament, featuring eight teams, will take place from February 19 to March 9, marking the Champions Trophy's return after an eight-year hiatus. Defending champions Pakistan will host their first major ICC event since 1996, showcasing their cricketing infrastructure across Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host matches in the UAE, including high-voltage encounters and neutral fixtures involving India.

The tournament opens on February 19 with hosts Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi. On February 20, cricketing fans will witness Bangladesh take on India in Dubai, marking the latter's first match in the tournament. The much-awaited showdown between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai, promising to be a spectacle for global cricket enthusiasts.

Group A features Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan, while Group B comprises Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa. The group stage will run until March 2, followed by the semi-finals on March 4 and 5. Lahore is set to host the grand final on March 9. However, if India qualifies for the final, it will be played in Dubai to accommodate geopolitical considerations.

The Champions Trophy promises high-octane action, with all matches being day-night encounters, starting at 2:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time. ICC Chair Jay Shah highlighted the tournament as a celebration of cricket's finest, emphasizing its significance in the international calendar. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi lauded the collaborative efforts that made the hybrid model a reality, expressing confidence in Pakistan's ability to deliver a world-class event.