ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 which is one of the most prestigious tournaments in cricket, is going to be held this time in Pakistan and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The CT 2025 tournament will be played from February 19 to March 9 at 4 venues and Indian Cricket lovers can watch it live on Star Sports (Cable TV) and Jio Hotstar (Smart Tv & Mobile) at 2:30 PM including opening and closing ceremony.
This year’s edition of 2025 Champions Trophy is special in many ways because it is being played after 8 years. Generally, it is played after 4 years, but for first time due to Covid in 2020-21 and other big cricket events like T20I world cup 2021, 2022, and 2024, ODI world cup 2023… the Champions Trophy got delayed and now in 2025 it is organized in Pakistan & UAE.
For the first time, CT 2025 is being jointly organized between Pakistan and UAE. There is excitement about the return of international cricket in Pakistan, and this tournament can prove to be an important step in this direction. At the same time, Dubai’s International Cricket Stadium is also an ideal venue for this tournament, where IPL and other big tournaments have been organized for the last several years.
The top 8 teams of the world will participate in the Champions Trophy 2025, including India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. This tournament will not only increase the competition between the teams but will also be a great source of entertainment for cricket fans. The Indian team, which has been performing consistently well for the last few years, is also considered a strong contender in this tournament. The presence of star players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya further increases the strength of the Indian team.
2025 Champions Trophy Live Broadcast on Star Sports Cable Tv or Satellite TV
This tournament will be even more special for Indian viewers as they will be able to watch it live on Star Sports and JioHotstar . Star Sports, which is a leading channel broadcasting cricket in India, has made special preparations for this tournament. The matches will be broadcast on the channel with commentary in both Hindi and English languages, giving the audience a great experience. The live telecast news has been confirmed by Star Sports in a high-stakes campaign featuring MS Dhoni, captures the intense drama of the tournament’s do-or-die format.
2025 Champions Trophy Live Streamed on JioHotstar OTT on Smart TV or Mobile
On the other hand, Champions Trophy 2025 Live streaming will be aired on OTT platform. So, if you own Smart TV or want to watch on Mobile, then this tournament will also be live streamed on JioHotstar. This platform allows viewers to enjoy the matches from anywhere on their mobile phones, tablets or laptops and you can even watch the 15-20 minutes highlights!
Apart from that JioHotstar offers the live streaming of Champions Trophy 2025 in HD, Full HD and up to 4K. You can enjoy match in high-quality audio and video with commentary in multiple languages like Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
Free streaming of 2025 Champions Trophy is also available on JioHotstar but you can watch it on mobile up to 480p. For better quality like 720p, 1080p, and 4K you need to subscribe a plan which starts from Rs 149/3 months.
Final Words
The schedule of Champions Trophy 2025 is also very exciting. The first match of the tournament will be held on February 19, while the final match will be played on March 9. During this, a total of 15 matches will be played, including group stage, semi-finals and final. There is also a lot of excitement about the matches of the Indian team, as the eyes of crores of fans across the country will be on their performance. Especially the match between India and Pakistan, which has always been a big attraction, will grab everyone’s attention this time too and played in Dubai.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have worked hard to organize the Champions Trophy 2025. There were many challenges regarding the return of international cricket to Pakistan, but the PCB has taken all the necessary steps in security and other matters. Full preparations have also been made to organize matches in the UAE, so that this tournament can become a memorable event.
For the Indian audience, this tournament will not only be an opportunity to celebrate cricket, but it will also be a great source of entertainment for them. With the matches being broadcasted live on Star Sports and JioHotstar, viewers will get a stadium-like experience at home. Apart from this, highlights of the matches, expert analysis and player interviews will also be available on these platforms, which will make it even more entertaining for the viewers.
The Champions Trophy 2025 will not only promote the game of cricket, but it will also serve to bring together cricket lovers from all over the world. This tournament will be even more special for the Indian audience as they will be able to watch it live on Star Sports or Jio Star Network and JioHotstar at 2:30 PM IST. So, get ready and enjoy this exciting tournament, as the Champions Trophy 2025 is bringing you a memorable experience.