The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule has been unveiled, with the tournament set to kick off on February 19.
The opening ceremony will likely be held in Karachi, with the first match between Pakistan and New Zealand taking place in the city on February 19. Pakistan’s second match is on February 24 against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.
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The highly anticipated Pakistan vs India game is scheduled for March 1 in Dubai. India will start their campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh, followed by a match with New Zealand on February 23, also in Dubai. Lahore’s newly constructed Gaddafi Stadium will host its inaugural match on February 22, with Australia playing England.
Other notable fixtures include Afghanistan vs England on February 25 in Lahore, Australia vs South Africa on February 26 in Rawalpindi, Bangladesh vs New Zealand on February 27 in Lahore, and Afghanistan vs Australia on February 28 in Rawalpindi. The last group-stage match will be South Africa vs England on March 2 in Rawalpindi.
The first semi-final is set for March 5, the second on March 6, and the final on March 9. The semi-finals are expected to be held in Pakistan, but if India progresses to the semi-finals and final, those matches will be moved to Dubai. If India does not qualify for the semi-finals, the final will be relocated to Lahore.
