Champions Trophy 2025 (Source:@ICC,x.com)
The much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to commence on February 19. This will mark the return of one of cricket’s most prestigious tournaments. The tournament will be co-hosted by Pakistan and Dubai in a hybrid format. It is important to mention that Pakistan, playing on home soil, will aim to take full advantage of the conditions and make a crucial impact.
The tournament will kick off with the group-stage match between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19. However, the spotlight will firmly be on the most-awaited showdown of the event between India and Pakistan.
The semi-finals of the tournament will be held on March 4 in Dubai and March 5 in Lahore. If India reaches the final, the match will be played in Dubai; otherwise, Lahore could host the grand finale on March 9.
So ahead of the much-awaited tournament, in this article, let's take a look at the venues for the mega tournament.
Champions Trophy 2025 Venues & Capacity
Stadium Name | Capacity | Number of Matches | City | Location |
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National Stadium | 34,238 | 3 | Karachi | Pakistan |
Gaddafi Stadium | 34,000 | 4 (2nd Semi-Final) | Lahore | Pakistan |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 15,000 | 3 | Rawalpindi | Pakistan |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 30,000 | 4 (1st Semi-Final) | Dubai | UAE |
*(Final Venue To Be Decided)
Champions Trophy Venue: FAQs
Q.1 Who will host the 2025 Champions Trophy?
Answer: Pakistan is hosting the much-awaited Champions Trophy 2025. The marquee tournament is starting from February 19, 2025.
Q.2 Will India go to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025?
Answer: Pakistan will host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, but the tournament will use a hybrid model because India has declined to travel to Pakistan over security concerns.
Q.3 How To Buy Champions Trophy 2025 Tickets?
Answer: The tickets for the Champions Trophy matches in Dubai can be purchased through ICC's official website.
Q.4 How many Champions Trophy India has?
Answer: India has participated in every edition of the Champions Trophy. They have won it twice, in 2002 and 2013, and also finished as runners-up in 2000 and 2017.
Q.5 How Many Times India Lost To Pakistan In Champions Trophy?
Answer: Pakistan and India have faced each other a total of five times in the Champions Trophy 2025. Talking about the stats, Pakistan has the upper hand with three wins, and India has two victories.