Champions Trophy 2025: Expected Schedule and Venue Details
The 2025 Champions Trophy is set to take place from 19 February to 9 March, marking Pakistan’s first major cricket event in a long time. The tournament will be held across three venues in Pakistan: Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.
India’s Matches Likely to Move Out of Pakistan
Reports indicate that India will not tour Pakistan due to ongoing political tensions. Instead, India’s matches are expected to be held in the UAE, with Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai being considered as potential venues. This decision aligns with the BCCI’s reluctance to send their team to Pakistan.
Participating Nations and Venue Adjustments
All other competing nations are set to tour Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. According to sources, India’s matches, including the highly anticipated clash against Pakistan, will be held in Dubai. The rest of the matches will proceed as scheduled in the Pakistani venues.
Tentative Schedule
The tentative schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025 is as follows:
| Fixture | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan vs New Zealand | 19 February 2025 | Karachi |
| India vs Bangladesh | 20 February 2025 | UAE |
| Afghanistan vs South Africa | 21 February 2025 | Karachi |
| Australia vs England | 22 February 2025 | Lahore |
| India vs New Zealand | 23 February 2025 | UAE |
| Pakistan vs Bangladesh | 24 February 2025 | Rawalpindi |
| Afghanistan vs England | 25 February 2025 | Lahore |
| Australia vs South Africa | 26 February 2025 | Rawalpindi |
| Bangladesh vs New Zealand | 27 February 2025 | Lahore |
| Afghanistan vs Australia | 28 February 2025 | Rawalpindi |
| Pakistan vs India | 1 March 2025 | UAE |
| South Africa vs England | 2 March 2025 | Rawalpindi |
| Semi-Final 1 | 5 March 2025 | Karachi/UAE |
| Semi-Final 2 | 6 March 2025 | Rawalpindi |
| Final | 9 March 2025 | Lahore/UAE |
Final Match Contingency
If India qualifies for the final, it will be played in the UAE. Otherwise, the final will take place in Lahore.
*Note: This is a tentative schedule and subject to change.
