Champions Trophy 2025 guide: Format, IND vs PAK showdown, prize money & global live streaming info

The Champions Trophy returns for its ninth edition, bringing together the top eight ODI teams. Making its comeback after the 2017 edition¡ªwhen Pakistan claimed their maiden title¡ªthe defending champions will host the tournament, while India will play all their matches in Dubai, UAE.

The action begins on February 19, with Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi. Here's everything you need to know about this much-anticipated event.

Qualification and format

Unlike previous editions where the top-eight ranked ODI teams automatically qualified, the 2025 edition¡¯s qualification was based on the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. The top eight teams from the 10-team points table, including hosts Pakistan, secured their spots in the tournament.

The competition format is unchanged since 2006 when the tournament adopted an eight-team structure. The teams are divided into two groups of four, with each team playing one match against every other team in its group. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, competing for a place in the final.

Champions Trophy 2025: Groups

Group A: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, New Zealand

Group B: Australia, Afghanistan, England, South Africa

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Key Dates

The Champions Trophy kicks off on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi, with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Group A. One of the most highly anticipated clashes is the match between 2017 runners-up and two-time champions India and their arch-rivals Pakistan, scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.

The thrilling weekend will also feature reigning Cricket World Cup champions Australia taking on long-time rivals England in their opening match on February 22 (Saturday).

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Prize Money

The return of the ICC Champions Trophy after an eight-year hiatus and brings in an impressive prize pool. The winners will receive $2.24 million (USD). The runners-up will take home $1.12 million, while each losing semi-finalist will earn $560,000. The total prize pool has increased by 53 percent from the 2017 edition, now totaling $6.9 million.

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How to watch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the world

India: Live streaming on JioHotstar; TV coverage on Star Sports & Network 18 channels

Pakistan: Live broadcast on PTV & Ten Sports; Streaming on Myco & Tamasha app

UAE & MENA: CricLife Max & CricLife Max2; Streaming on STARZPLAY

UK: Live on Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action; Digital coverage via SkyGO, NOW, & Sky Sports App

USA & Canada: Live on WillowTV; Streaming on Willow by Cricbuzz app (Hindi coverage available)

Caribbean: Live on ESPN Caribbean; Streaming on ESPN Play Caribbean app

Australia: Streaming exclusively on Prime Video (Hindi coverage available) New Zealand: Live on Sky Sport NZ; Digital coverage via NOW & SkyGo app

South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa: Live on SuperSport; Streaming via SuperSport App

Bangladesh: TV coverage on Nagorik TV & T Sports; Streaming on Toffee app

Sri Lanka: Live on Maharaja TV (TV1); Streaming via Sirasa

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