The ICC Champions Trophy is returning for its ninth edition, featuring eight top ODI teams. Pakistan, the defending champions who won their first title in 2017, will host the tournament. India will play all their matches in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The tournament begins on February 19 with hosts Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi. The final will take place on March 9 but the venue is unclear. If India go all the way, the final will take place in Dubai. If not, it will take place the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
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How have the teams qualified
The qualification process for the 2025 edition was determined by the 2023 ODI World Cup standings. The top eight teams from the 10-team points table, including host Pakistan, qualified for the Champions Trophy. The biggest absentee in Pakistan and Dubai are the 2004 champions West Indies.
The teams are divided into two groups. Group A consists of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. Group B includes Australia, Afghanistan, England, and South Africa.
Afghanistan are making their Champions Trophy debut after their impressive performance in the ODI World Cup, where they defeated England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. They recently achieved their first semi-finals appearance in an ICC tournament during the T20 World Cup last year.
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The tournament format remains unchanged since 2006. Eight teams are divided into two groups, with each team playing against others in their group once. The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.
The prize money has increased significantly for this edition when compared to last. The winners will receive $2.24 million, runners-up $1.12 million, and losing semi-finalists $560,000 each. The total prize pool is $6.9 million, marking a 53 percent increase from 2017.
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The tournament begins in Karachi on February 19. India start their campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai on February 20, followed by the blockbuster against Pakistan (February 23). The same weekend will feature World Cup champions Australia against England.
The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5 in Dubai and Lahore. The final will take place on March 9 at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. However, if India qualify, the final will be played in Dubai.
Champions Trophy 2025 Fixtures
Champions Trophy Live Streaming
The Champions Trophy will be broadcast on JioStar in India. It will be available on Star and Network18 channels on linear TV and on Jio Hotstar on OTT.
India: JioStar (Live streaming on Jio Hotstar, Television coverage on Star and Network 18 channels)
Pakistan: PTV and Ten Sports, Streaming options: Myco and Tamasha app
UAE and MENA: CricLife Max and CricLife Max2, Streaming option: STARZPLAY
UK: Live broadcasting on Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action, Digital coverage via SkyGO, NOW and Sky Sports App
USA and Canada: WillowTV, Streaming on Willow by Cricbuzz app (Hindi coverage available)
Caribbean: ESPNCaribbean on TV, Streaming via ESPN Play Caribbean app
Australia: PrimeVideo (coverage available in Hindi too)
New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ, digital coverage via Now and SkyGo app.
South Africa and sub-Saharan territories: SuperSport and SuperSport App
Bangladesh: Nagorik TV and T Sports for linear broadcast, digital via Toffee app
Afghanistan: ATN
Sri Lanka: Maharaja TV (TV1 on Linear), Digital via Sirasa
