CT 2025 schedule: All you need to know about Champions Trophy schedule

by · Inside Sport India

After much drama, the ICC Champions Trophy schedule is finally out. See when your favourite team is playing in this marquee tournament!

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.

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.

Champions Trophy schedule

DateMatchVenue
19 FebruaryPakistan vs New ZealandKarachi, Pakistan
20 FebruaryBangladesh vs IndiaDubai
21 FebruaryAfghanistan vs South AfricaKarachi, Pakistan
22 FebruaryAustralia vs EnglandLahore, Pakistan
23 FebruaryPakistan vs IndiaDubai
24 FebruaryBangladesh vs New ZealandRawalpindi, Pakistan
25 FebruaryAustralia vs South AfricaRawalpindi, Pakistan
26 FebruaryAfghanistan vs EnglandLahore, Pakistan
27 FebruaryPakistan vs BangladeshRawalpindi, Pakistan
28 FebruaryAfghanistan vs AustraliaLahore, Pakistan
1 MarchSouth Africa vs EnglandKarachi, Pakistan
2 MarchNew Zealand vs IndiaDubai
4 MarchSemi-final 1Dubai
5 MarchSemi-final 2Lahore, Pakistan
9 MarchFinal (if India qualifies, in Dubai; otherwise in Lahore)Lahore/Dubai
10 MarchReserve day for finalLahore/Dubai

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 AGroup B
PakistanSouth Africa
IndiaAustralia
New ZealandAfghanistan
BangladeshEngland

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.