The highly awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025 officially started in Lahore with a simple yet memorable opening ceremony. The event held at historic Diwan-e-Aam in Lahore Fort was a special moment for cricket fans worldwide.
Unlike the flashy openings of past ICC tournaments, this year’s ceremony was simpler but still reflects the importance of hosting the prestigious event in Pakistan once again.
The PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, gave a warm speech, assuring fans that Pakistan was ready for the big event.
Pakistani music artists like Ali Zafar, Aima Baig, and Arif Lohar performed, with a synchronized light show alongside magnificent fireworks illuminating the sky and adding to the excitement.
Champions Trophy 2025 Full Schedule
The opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand will officially start on February 19 at the National Bank Cricket Stadium in Karachi. There will be a short briefing and welcoming of the team before the match starts.
Here is the full fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
| Match | Date | Venue |
| Pakistan vs. New Zealand | Feb 19 | Karachi |
| Bangladesh vs. India | Feb 20 | Dubai |
| Afghanistan vs. South Africa | Feb 21 | Karachi |
| Australia vs. England | Feb 22 | Lahore |
| Pakistan vs. India | Feb 23 | Dubai |
| Bangladesh vs. New Zealand | Feb 24 | Rawalpindi |
| Australia vs. South Africa | Feb 25 | Rawalpindi |
| Afghanistan vs. England | Feb 26 | Lahore |
| Pakistan vs. Bangladesh | Feb 27 | Rawalpindi |
| Afghanistan vs. Australia | Feb 28 | Lahore |
| South Africa vs. England | Mar 1 | Karachi |
| New Zealand vs. India | Mar 2 | Dubai |
| Semi-final 1 | Mar 4 | Dubai |
| Semi-final 2 | Mar 5 | Lahore |
| Final (Moved to Dubai if India qualifies) | Mar 9 | Lahore |
But the excitement doesn’t end here; one of the most awaited matches, India vs. Pakistan, will be played on February 23 in Dubai. This famous rivalry brings more excitement to the cricket fans around the world.
Where to Watch: Live Broadcast
All cricket fans worldwide can watch live matches on various channels. Here is the list of all channels by country:
| Region | Broadcasting Channel |
| India | Star Sports, Network 18 |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV |
| Australia | Prime Video |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan | SuperSport |
| Bangladesh | Nagorik TV, T Sports |
| Afghanistan | ATN |
| Sri Lanka | Maharaja TV (TV1) |
| Caribbean | ESPN Caribbean |
