The ninth edition of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy will take place in 2025. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 fixtures and groupings were announced by the ICC on Tuesday, 24 December, with the tournament set to begin on 19 February in Karachi and conclude with the final on 9 March.

The eight-team tournament will feature 15 matches, played across Pakistan and Dubai.

Venues & Tournament Format

In Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi will serve as the host venues. Each Pakistan venue will feature three group games apiece, with Lahore hosting the second semi-final.

Lahore will also host the final on 9 March, unless India qualify, in which case it will be played in Dubai. Both the semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.

The three group matches involving India, as well as the first semi-final, will be played in Dubai.

Groups & Teams

The eight sides competing in the Champions Trophy earned their place based on their top-eight finish in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

Group Stage Fixtures Match Schedule

Semi-Finals & Final

The top four teams from the group stage will progress to the semi-finals, leading to the grand finale of the tournament.

Key Highlights of the Tournament

• Defending Champions Return: Pakistan, the 2017 Champions Trophy winners, will be looking to defend their title on home soil.
• India vs Pakistan Clash: The high-voltage encounter between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.
• Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the Group A tournament opener in Karachi on February 19.
• Australia, one of the strongest teams in ICC tournaments, will be in action early against Pakistan on February 19.

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