The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to begin on February 19, will reportedly start with the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony at Gaddafi Stadium is set for February 7, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expected to attend as the chief guest.

The iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will only be handed over to the ICC on February 11, just a week before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 gets underway on February 19.

India will be playing their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai as part of a hybrid model deal between the ICC, PCB and BCCI and if they qualify for the final, then the title clash would also be held in the UAE city on March 9.

There will be no captains' photoshoot or conference in Pakistan before the ICC Champions Trophy, a source in the host cricket board told PTI on Thursday, ending the possibility of India skipper travelling to the country for any pre-tournament engagements.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark event for Pakistan cricket, overcoming initial challenges to pave the way for a successful tournament. With revamped stadiums, extensive security measures, and a well-thought-out neutral venue policy, Pakistan is ready to host an unforgettable cricketing spectacle.

India last won the Champions Trophy in 2013. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team open their Champions Trophy campaign on February 19, 2025