The International Cricket Council has announced the schedule of 9th edition of ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 to begin on 19th February next year.                                 

The inaugural match will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi.

The eight-team tournament will feature 15 matches, and will be played across Pakistan and in Dubai.      

Group A of the tournament features defending Champions and hosts Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Bangladesh, while Group B features 2023 champions Australia, alongside Afghanistan, England and South Africa.

The three matches involving India and the first semi-final, will be played in Dubai.  

In Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi will be the three venues to host the tournament with three matches in each city. 

Lahore will also host the final on 9th March, unless India qualify, in which case it will be played in Dubai.