CT 2025 schedule: All you need to know about Champions Trophy schedule
by Aman Verma · Inside Sport IndiaAfter 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
Date | Match | Venue |
19 February | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Karachi, Pakistan |
20 February | Bangladesh vs India | Dubai |
21 February | Afghanistan vs South Africa | Karachi, Pakistan |
22 February | Australia vs England | Lahore, Pakistan |
23 February | Pakistan vs India | Dubai |
24 February | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
25 February | Australia vs South Africa | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
26 February | Afghanistan vs England | Lahore, Pakistan |
27 February | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
28 February | Afghanistan vs Australia | Lahore, Pakistan |
1 March | South Africa vs England | Karachi, Pakistan |
2 March | New Zealand vs India | Dubai |
4 March | Semi-final 1 | Dubai |
5 March | Semi-final 2 | Lahore, Pakistan |
9 March | Final (if India qualifies, in Dubai; otherwise in Lahore) | Lahore/Dubai |
10 March | Reserve day for final | Lahore/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 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.