The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be one of the most lucrative cricket tournaments, with a record-breaking $6.9 million prize pool—a 53% increase from 2017.
Scheduled to begin on February 19, 2025, this edition marks the return of the tournament after eight years and is historic as Pakistan hosts an ICC event for the first time in 29 years.
Prize Money Breakdown
- Winner: $2.24 million
- Runner-up: $1.12 million
- Losing Semi-Finalists: $560,000 each
- Group Stage Win Bonus: $34,000 per win
- 5th & 6th Place: $350,000 each
- 7th & 8th Place: $140,000 each
- Participation Fee (Per Team): $125,000
This significant increase in prize money reflects the ICC’s commitment to elevating its global tournaments.
The group-stage win bonus of $34,000 adds extra incentive for teams to perform consistently.
- Pakistan as Host: First ICC event in Pakistan in nearly three decades.
- Highest Prize Pool Ever: A record-breaking increase in rewards.
- Elite Competition: Top eight teams battle for the prestigious trophy.
- Intense Group Stages: Every match carries high financial stakes.
When & Where Will It Be Held?
Start Date: February 19, 2025
Host Country: Pakistan
Final Match: March 9, 2025
With historic significance, huge financial rewards, and fierce competition, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be a cricketing spectacle. Fans worldwide eagerly await the fixtures, team lineups, and match schedules.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 returns with a record $6.9 million prize pool! Set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan, this historic tournament promises intense competition and massive rewards.
Scheduled to begin on February 19, 2025, this edition marks the return of the tournament after eight years and is in as gh historic as Pakistan hosts an ICC event for the first time in 29 years.
