The ICC Champions Trophy opening ceremony will take place today at the Diwan-e-Aam of Lahore Fort, featuring a star-studded lineup, including renowned singer Atif Aslam, who will perform the official anthem of the tournament.
Starting from February 19, cricket fans will either be at the stadium or glued to their screens for 19 action-packed days, eagerly waiting to see which team emerges as the ultimate champion.
Before the on-field battles begin, the opening ceremony will set the stage with a special panel discussion featuring cricket legends.
The event will also be attended by key officials from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially inaugurated the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, just days before the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. The event marked a historic moment in the stadium's 65-year history.
Champions Trophy schedule
February 19, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi
February 20, Bangladesh v India, Dubai, UAE
February 21, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi
February 22, Australia v England, Lahore
February 23, Pakistan v India, Dubai
February 24, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi
February 25, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi
February 26, Afghanistan v England, Lahore
February 27, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi
February 28, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore
March 1, South Africa v England, Karachi
March 2, New Zealand v India, Dubai, UAE
March 4, Semi-final 1, Dubai, UAE
March 5, Semi-final 2, Lahore
March 9, Final, Lahore (unless India qualify, then it will be played in Dubai)
March 10, Reserve day
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