How to watch the ICC Champions Trophy: Schedule, where to stream for less and more

Yahoo

25-02-2025

From Feb. 19 to March 9, eight of cricket's most elite teams will compete in the ICC Champions Trophy tournament, which will be held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. The eight teams include host nation and defending champions Pakistan, along with India, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan, all of which qualified as a result of their standings in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. The eight teams have been split into two pools of four during the early group stage between Feb. 19 - March 2, after which, the top two teams from their groups will advance to the semi-finals on March 4 and 5. The championship final match will take place on March 9.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the ICC Champions Trophy cricket tournament, and how to watch for less if you're in the U.S.
Dates: Feb. 19 - March 9
Location: Pakistan and United Arab Emirates
TV channel/streaming: Sling TV, Fubo, or watch for free with a VPN
Eight teams are competing in the ICC Champions Trophy his year. They include host nation and defending champions Pakistan, along with India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, who are all in Group A, and Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan who comprise Group B.
The ICC Champions Trophy will run from Feb. 19 through March 9, 2025. While most of this year's matches will be held in Pakistan, matches featuring the Indian team will be held at a neutral stadium in Dubai, UAE, due to political tension between India and Pakistan.
One game will take place per day during the tournament, with all matches starting at 4 a.m. ET.
Feb. 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand (Group A)
Feb. 20: Bangladesh vs. India (Group A)
Feb. 21: Afghanistan vs. South Africa (Group B)
Feb. 22: Australia vs. England (Group B)
Feb. 23: Pakistan vs. India (Group A)
Feb. 24: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand (Group A)
Feb. 25: Australia vs. South Africa (Group B)
Feb. 26: Afghanistan vs. England (Group B)
Feb. 27: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh (Group A)
Feb. 28: Afghanistan vs. Australia (Group B)
March 1: South Africa vs. England (Group B)
March 2: New Zealand vs. India (Group A)
March 4: Semi-Final (Teams TBD)
March 5: Semi-Final (Teams TBD)
March 9: Final (Teams TBD)
Cricket fans can tune into the ICC Champions Trophy with Sling TV. Sling TV offers several add-ons, from the Desi Binge Plus plan ($15/month) or Dakshin Flex ($10/month) which both offer every match of the ICC Champions Trophy, plus different levels of access to a range of South Indian entertainment including on-demand shows, the latest web series, and hit movies. You can also tune in with Fubo, which offers extensive cricket coverage with the Willow TV, part of the International Sports add-on, for $6.99.
ICC Champions Trophy matches will air free in Pakistan on Tamasha and PTV. In the U.S., you'll need a VPN to help you tune in to the entire ICC Champions Trophy for less.
By using a VPN with a location set to a different country like Pakistan, viewers in the U.S. can tune in to every day of the tournament, you can gain access to the broadcast by changing your location settings accordingly.
A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you're looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to overseas cricket or rugby matches that aren't broadcast in the U.S., a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.