ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to begin from February 19 to March 9, and Pakistan will be playing the hosts along with the UAE. The eight-team tournament is not only making a return after eight years but also marks the first global cricket event in Pakistan after 29 years.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has assured that the ICC Champions Trophy will be hosted in a manner that will bring pride and joy to the people of Pakistan.

After all, it will finally end the long-awaited dream of cricket fans in Asian countries to host a major ICC event. As per Naqvi, top-level security and hospitality arrangements had been made for all participating teams.

Former President Asif Ali Zardari will be the chief guest at the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Before that, let's examine the full Champions Trophy 2025 fixtures list, including teams, match timings, and host venues.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Dates:

February 19 - March 9, 2025.

India

Pakistan (host)

Australia

England

New Zealand

Bangladesh

South Africa

Afghanistan

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in a round-robin format in the group stage, followed by the knockout rounds. The top teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, and the winners of the semis will enter the grand finale.

India

Pakistan

New Zealand

Bangladesh

Group B:

Afghanistan

Australia

England

South Africa

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. However, India will play its matches in Dubai.

Match 1: 19 February, Pakistan vs New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan

Match 2: 20 February, Bangladesh vs India, Dubai

Match 3: 21 February, Afghanistan vs South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan

Match 4: 22 February, Australia vs England, Lahore, Pakistan

Match 5: 23 February, Pakistan vs India, Dubai

Match 6: 24 February, Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Match 7: 25 February, Australia vs South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Match 8: 26 February, Afghanistan vs England, Lahore, Pakistan

Match 9: 27 February, Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Match 10: 28 February, Afghanistan vs Australia, Lahore, Pakistan

Match 10: 1 March, South Africa vs England, Karachi, Pakistan

Match 11: 2 March, New Zealand vs India, Dubai

Semi-final 2: 5 March, Lahore, Pakistan

Final: 9 March, Lahore (unless India qualifies, else it will be played in Dubai)

Reserve day: 10 March

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