The ICC Champions Trophy is all geared up to return in 2025 after an eight-year gap, last being hosted in 2017. This marquee tournament will feature eight teams competing for the coveted title and a massive cash prize. Prize Money Distribution For CT 2025 The prize pool for the tournament amounts to $6.9 million, a whopping 53% higher than that of the 2017 Champions Trophy 2017. Below is the prize money distribution: Winners: $2.24 million Runners-up: $1.12 million Losing Semi-Finalists (2 teams): $560,000 each Teams Finishing 5th and 6th: $350,000 each Teams Finishing 7th and 8th: $140,000 each Participation Fee for All Teams: $125,000 each Group Stage Win Bonus: $34,000 per win All matches in the tournament will count, as the teams will battle not only to reach the semi-finals but also for the bonus for winning an extra match. Also Read | PCB Faces Financial Strain as Stadium Renovation Costs Surge Format of the ICC Champions Trophy The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be contested by eight teams, with the teams divided into two groups of four. The two teams that finish top in each group will qualify for the semi-finals, and the two semi-final winners will clash in the final to fight for the trophy. Pakistan to Host an ICC Event After 29 Years Pakistan will be hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and that will be the first time Pakistan hosting an ICC event since 1996. Future of the ICC Champions Trophy The ICC has announced that the Champions Trophy will be hosted every four years. The Women's Champions Trophy is also expected to make its debut in 2027, and it will be played in a T20 format. ICC Chair Jay Shah said: "The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 represents a pivotal moment for cricket, reviving a tournament that highlights the pinnacle of ODI talent, where every match is critical. The substantial prize pot underscores the ICC's ongoing commitment to investing in the sport and maintaining the global prestige of our events." He added: "Beyond the financial incentive, this tournament ignites fierce competition, captivates fans worldwide, and plays a vital role in fostering the growth and long-term sustainability of cricket for future generations." The 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy is sure to provide exciting matches, substantial financial gains, and exciting moments for cricket enthusiasts from around the world. Also Read | Top 3 Strongest Bowling Attacks in Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 DATE MATCH VENUE 19 FEB 2025 PAK vs NZ Karachi 20 FEB 2025 BAN vs IND Dubai 21 FEB 2025 AFG vs SA Karachi 22 FEB 2025 AUS vs ENG Lahore 23 FEB 2025 PAK vs IND Dubai 24 FEB 2025 BAN vs NZ Rawalpindi 25 FEB 2025 AUS vs SA Rawalpindi 26 FEB 2025 AFG vs ENG Karachi 27 FEB 2025 PAK vs BAN Rawalpindi 28 FEB 2025 AFG vs AUS Lahore 1 MAR 2025 SA vs ENG Karachi 2 MAR 2025 NZ vs IND Dubai 4 MAR 2025 SEMI-FINAL 1 Dubai 5 MAR 2025 SEMI-FINAL 2 Lahore 9 MAR 2025 FINAL Lahore/Dubai All the matches will start at 02:30 PM IST.