Hosts Pakistan will open their participation at the tournament by taking on New Zealand in Karachi and a final on March 9. The eight teams have to play 15 matches across venues in Pakistan and Dubai.
The teams are split into two groups: Group A of the tournament comprises current Champions Trophy holders and hosts Pakistan, along with India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B features Cricket World Cup 2023 champions Australia, alongside Afghanistan, England, and South Africa.
Most matches will be played in Pakistan, but all of India's group games 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. Each Pakistan venue will feature three group games apiece, with Lahore hosting the second semi-final.
In case India qualifies for the final, it will be shifted to Dubai; otherwise, Lahore will host the championship match. Reserve days are scheduled for both semi-finals and the final.
The Dubai leg commences on February 20, where India will face Bangladesh. Group B campaign commences on February 21, as Afghanistan will take on South Africa in Karachi.
A big weekend commences with rivals England and Australia scheduled to clash in Lahore on February 22, with the much-anticipated Pakistan-India clash scheduled for the day later.
Groups:
Group A - Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
Group B - South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England
Champions Trophy 2025:
February 19, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
February 20, Bangladesh v India, Dubai
February 21, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan
February 22, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan
February 23, Pakistan v India, Dubai
February 24, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
February 25, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
February 26, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan
February 27, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
February 28, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
March 1, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan
March 2, New Zealand v India, Dubai
March 4, Semi-final 1, Dubai
March 5, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan
March 9, Final, Lahore (unless India qualify, when it will be played in Dubai)
March 10, Reserve day
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