The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 began on February 19, 2025, with the top eight ODI nations participating from February 19 to March 9, 2025. The event is co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with most matches taking place in Pakistan and a few games in the UAE.
The opening game saw Pakistan lose against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19, while India’s key encounters, including the much-anticipated Pakistan vs India will take place on February 23 in Dubai. Matches in Pakistan will take place at iconic venues like the National Stadium in Karachi, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while Dubai’s International Cricket Stadium will host several high-profile games, particularly those involving India.
Beyond the excitement on the pitch, a number of partners play critical roles in bringing the Champions Trophy to life. These collaborations are not only critical to the tournament’s success, but they also demonstrate the sport’s worldwide reach and capacity to unify disparate businesses.
Premier Partners
Emirates: Emirates, a long-time partner of the ICC, continues to show strong support for the sport of cricket. The Dubai-based airline has played a key role in important ICC events such as the Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, and World Test Championship. Emirates’ branding is prominently displayed on the official uniforms of the ICC Elite and International Umpire panels, demonstrating the company’s dedication to the sport since 2002.
Aramco: Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s oil powerhouse, is fuelling the cricket globe with an expanding alliance. After partnering with the ICC in 2022, Aramco established additional honours, like as the “Aramco Player of the Tournament” and “Aramco Power Performances” trophies. These awards reward individual excellence, boosting the fan experience while matching with Aramco’s commercial goals.
DP World: DP World, a global logistics firm located in Dubai, joined as a premier partner in June 2023. DP World, with its expertise in freight logistics and port operations, is helping to ensure that ICC activities run smoothly. From grassroots cricket equipment distribution to tournament logistics, DP World’s collaboration emphasises the necessity of operational efficiency in major sporting events.
Global Partners
Coca-Cola: Coca-Cola, a prominent worldwide brand, is an ICC partner until 2031. Coca-Cola, as a global partner, continues to rejuvenate both spectators and players, cementing its presence in the cricket globe.
Sobha Realty: Just before the Champions Trophy 2025, the ICC collaborated with the biggest luxury real estate developer. This alliance intends to transform the fan experience by seamlessly incorporating Sobha Realty’s well-known hospitality capabilities into ICC Men’s competitions.
Official Supporters
NEAR: NEAR, in collaboration with the ICC, is using cutting-edge blockchain technology to transform fan interaction. In 2025, NEAR hopes to improve fan relationships and expose cricket to new audiences while leveraging technology to produce long-term value and engagement.
FanCraze: FanCraze, a digital collectibles company, has teamed with the ICC to enable fans to own a piece of cricket history. Their relationship began with the introduction of the “Crictos” digital collectible series and has since grown to encompass the ICC Crictos SuperTeam, a Web3-based fantasy game.
Royal Stag: Royal Stag has been a partner of the ICC since 2018 to improve the fan experience. In recent times, the relationship was extended until 2028. This continuous engagement is consistent with Royal Stag’s brand concept of “Live it Large,” which encourages customers to chase their ambitions and actively create their own futures.
Social Responsibility :
Cricket4Good: Cricket4Good, the ICC’s social responsibility project, uses the power of cricket to effect good change. The ICC and Cricket4Good work together to boost awareness and funding for issues such as education and community development, showcasing sport’s enormous effect on society.