When and where to watch ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Full schedule, squads and more

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to make a grand comeback after eight years, with Pakistan hosting the prestigious tournament alongside the UAE. The opening game on February 19, 2025, will see the defending champions and hosts, Pakistan, face off against New Zealand in a thrilling encounter. A total of eight teams will compete in this exciting competition, making it one of the most anticipated cricket events of the year.

India's journey in the tournament kicks off with a clash against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai, marking the beginning of a campaign where all of India's matches will be held at neutral venues. Due to the politically strained relations between India and Pakistan, India has opted to play all their fixtures in Dubai, ensuring no face-off in Pakistan.

The tournament was revived by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in November 2021, after initially scrapping the event to prioritize the ODI World Cup. However, in an exciting turn of events, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will offer cricket fans an unforgettable experience, with all matches streamed live across 16 feeds in nine languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, English, and more. Matches will be broadcast live on Star Sports, Network 18, and streamed on JioHotstar.

Prize money for the winners has been set at a massive $2.24 million, with all matches starting at 2:30 PM local time. Fans can stay updated with live ball-by-ball commentary on icc-cricket.com and enjoy free global live radio broadcasts on the ICC website and app.

The tournament will feature two groups of four teams, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. Group A will consist of Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and New Zealand, while Group B includes Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, and England. India’s scheduled matches include a match against Pakistan on February 23 and New Zealand on March 2.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held across four iconic venues: National Stadium (Karachi), Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore), Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The final will be held on March 9, with the venue dependent on India’s qualification for the final.

India’s squad includes big names like Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya, who will be leading India’s charge for the prestigious title. The tournament promises to be an exhilarating cricket spectacle for fans across the globe!

Stay tuned for updates, and be sure not to miss any of the action from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025!