The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its decision regarding the Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament will be played in a unique hybrid model across Pakistan and a neutral location. The cricket boards have agreed upon this approach.
Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan
As per the ICC’s guidelines for the 2024-2027 cycle, all matches between India and Pakistan will be held at a neutral venue. This decision is part of the hybrid model, which also includes the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, the Women’s Cricket World Cup in India in 2024, and the 2026 T20 World Cup hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Schedule announcement pending
Although the ICC has confirmed the tournament format, it has not yet released the official schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025, which is planned for February-March. For now, the cricket community can refer to the tentative schedule, which is expected to closely match the final one. According to the media reports, this is the official schedule that was proposed for the Champions Trophy earlier.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule (Tentative)
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| February 19 | New Zealand vs Pakistan | Karachi |
| February 20 | Bangladesh vs India | Dubai/ Colombo |
| February 21 | Afghanistan vs South Africa | Karachi |
| February 22 | Australia vs England | Lahore |
| February 23 | New Zealand vs India | Dubai/ Colombo |
| February 24 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi |
| February 25 | Afghanistan vs England | Lahore |
| February 26 | Australia vs South Africa | Rawalpindi |
| February 27 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Lahore |
| February 28 | Afghanistan vs Australia | Rawalpindi |
| March 1 | Pakistan vs India | Dubai / Colombo |
| March 2 | South Africa vs England | Rawalpindi |
| March 5 | Semi-final: TBC vs TBC | Karachi |
| March 6 | Semi-final: TBC vs TBC | Rawalpindi |
| March 9 | Final: TBC vs TBC | Lahore |
