PCB Finalize Opening Ceremony Schedule for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has given final approval for all events, ensuring a spectacular start to the prestigious tournament

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Posted - 2025-01-30T22:13:13+06:00
Updated - 2025-01-30T22:13:13+06:00
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed the schedule for the opening ceremony of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 to be held next month.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced details of a multi-venue opening ceremony for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The main ceremony will take place on February 16 at Hazuri Bagh in Lahore.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has given final approval for all events, ensuring a spectacular start to the prestigious tournament.
The opening ceremony at Gaddafi Stadium will take place on February 7th. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to be the chief guest at the event.
The opening ceremony will be held at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 11, with former President Asif Ali Zardari expected to be the guest of honor.
The official opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy will take place on February 16 in Lahore, following a short on-site ceremony.
Other participating teams, including New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa, will already be in the country following a three-nation ODI series. India and Bangladesh are scheduled to arrive on February 15th and Afghanistan on February 12th.
Pakistan is expected to host at least 10 matches in the tournament, with Dubai hosting three matches involving India and the first semi-final. The final will take place in Lahore on March 9 if India fails to qualify. otherwise it will take place in Dubai. The opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand is scheduled for February 19 in Karachi.