No Entry With Digital Tickets! Pakistan's Strict Rules For Champions Trophy Audience
Pakistan announces strict rules for online ticket holders for Champions Trophy 2025 [Source: @ZenithCric10/X.com]
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, set to unfold across Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9, is poised to deliver 19 days of electrifying cricket. With 15 matches featuring the world’s top eight teams, the tournament promises high stakes and historic rivalries.
As anticipation builds, Pakistani authorities have unveiled critical details for fans who booked tickets online, emphasizing the mandatory collection of physical tickets for stadium entry.
PCB Releases Critical Instructions for Online Ticket Holders
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), in collaboration with the ICC, has released official guidelines for collecting physical tickets purchased digitally. According to the official release, collection for physical tickets will commence on Friday, 7 February 2024, at 4 PM Pakistan Standard Time.
Fans can collect their tickets from 37 designated TCS Express Centres spread across 13 cities in Pakistan. To receive their tickets, fans must present the original CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) of the ticket purchaser for verification. Notably, digital tickets will not be accepted at stadiums, and only physical copies will grant entry.
Major cities with TCS collection centres include Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta, among others. Fans can visit ICCChampionsTrophy.com/tickets for complete list of collection centres.
While physical tickets are a must for matches in Pakistan, there hasn't been any official release or confirmation regarding regulations for the type of ticket fans have to carry who will be in Dubai for India's matches.
Where To Buy Champions Trophy 2025 Tickets Offline?
While online sales for group matches in Pakistan and Dubai (including semi-finals) are ongoing, physical tickets are also available at 108 TCS centres across 26 Pakistani cities.
Meanwhile, fans worldwide can purchase tickets exclusively via the ICC’s official website as mentioned above, which requires registration with personal details.
Nevertheless, with less than fifteen days left until the first match of Champions Trophy, cricket enthusiasts are urged to secure their tickets promptly. As venues in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Dubai prepare to host unforgettable clashes, the clock is ticking for fans to ensure their spot in the stands.