After a long wait and significant tensions, the ICC Champions Trophy schedule has finally been announced. The tournament is set to take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 8, marking a significant boost for Pakistan as they return as hosts of an ICC event after a long gap. The last time Pakistan hosted an ICC event was during the 1996 ODI World Cup.
As anticipated, the event has already faced its share of controversies, particularly regarding the venues. While the PCB is the official host, India has refused to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns. As a result, India will play all their matches in Dubai. If India qualifies for the knockout stages, their matches will also be held in Dubai. However, if India does not qualify, Lahore will host the final.
ICC Champions Trophy full schedule in PDF
One of the most anticipated clashes of the tournament will be the India-Pakistan encounter, set to take place in the UAE. Here’s a look at the full schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in PDF.
| Date | Day | Team A | Team B | Venue | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/02/2025 | Wednesday | Pakistan | New Zealand | Karachi | 14:30 |
| 20/02/2025 | Thursday | Bangladesh | India | Dubai | 14:30 |
| 21/02/2025 | Friday | Afghanistan | South Africa | Karachi | 14:30 |
| 22/02/2025 | Saturday | Australia | England | Lahore | 14:30 |
| 23/02/2025 | Sunday | Pakistan | India | Dubai | 14:30 |
| 24/02/2025 | Monday | Bangladesh | New Zealand | Rawalpindi | 14:30 |
| 25/02/2025 | Tuesday | Australia | South Africa | Rawalpindi | 14:30 |
| 26/02/2025 | Wednesday | Afghanistan | England | Lahore | 14:30 |
| 27/02/2025 | Thursday | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Rawalpindi | 14:30 |
| 28/02/2025 | Friday | Afghanistan | Australia | Lahore | 14:30 |
| 01/03/2025 | Saturday | South Africa | England | Karachi | 14:30 |
| 02/03/2025 | Sunday | New Zealand | India | Dubai | 14:30 |
| 04/03/2025 | Tuesday | Semi-final 1 | Dubai | 14:30 | |
| 05/03/2025 | Wednesday | Semi-final 2 | Lahore | 14:30 | |
| 06/03/2025 | Thursday | Reserve Day | |||
| 09/03/2025 | Sunday | Final | Lahore/Dubai | 14:30 | |
| 10/03/2025 | Monday | Reserve Day | 14:30 | ||
When is India playing Pakistan?
Speaking about the most high-stakes thriller, which is between India and Pakistan, who are in Group A along with New Zealand and Bangladesh, we’ll see the neighbour clash on 23 February at 2:30 PM IST in Dubai.
ICC Champions Trophy Groups
| Group A | Group B |
| Pakistan | South Africa |
| India | Australia |
| New Zealand | Afghanistan |
| Bangladesh | England |
Champions Trophy Match Timings
Speaking about all the match timings, since Indian Standard Time is 30 minutes ahead of Pakistan Standard Time, all the clashes will take place at 2:30 PM IST for Indian viewers.
