Champions Trophy 2025 to Feature India-Pakistan Match in Dubai Amid Hybrid Hosting Model

India will play all its matches in Dubai, while Pakistan hosts the majority of the tournament, marking the country's first major ICC event in nearly 30 years.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in a hybrid format, with Pakistan hosting most matches and India's games held in Dubai due to political tensions.
India and Pakistan are in Group A, alongside Bangladesh and New Zealand, with their highly anticipated match scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.
India's captain Rohit Sharma is expected to visit Pakistan for the opening ceremony, tentatively set for February 16 or 17, as part of ICC's standard pre-tournament practices.
Ticket prices for matches in Pakistan start at a low ₹310, while premium tickets for the India-Pakistan game in Dubai are priced as high as ₹2,24,116.
If India qualifies for the final, it will be held in Dubai; otherwise, the championship match will take place in Lahore, Pakistan.