DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed its comprehensive broadcast plans for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, ensuring fans across the globe can catch every moment live.
The prestigious tournament runs from 19 February to 9 March, featuring eight elite teams competing in 15 high-stakes matches.
Defending champions Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the tournament opener on 19 February. Matches will be held across venues in Pakistan and the UAE (Dubai) over 19 days.
Free streaming and audio access
Through its network of world-class broadcasters, ICC aims to deliver an immersive viewing experience.
Fans in over 80 territories can stream matches live via ICC.tv. Additionally, free audio commentary for all 15 matches will be available globally through the ICC match centre. For real-time updates, ball-by-ball coverage can be accessed on icc-cricket.com.
Where to watch Champions Trophy matches live?
The ICC has partnered with leading broadcasters worldwide to ensure extensive coverage across multiple platforms. Television and streaming details for key regions are as follows:
- India: JioStar (live streaming on Jio Hotstar, TV coverage on Star Sports and Network 18)
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, Ten Sports (streaming via Myco and Tamasha app)
- UAE: CricLife Max, CricLife Max2 (streaming on STARZPLAY)
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action (digital access via SkyGO, NOW, and Sky Sports App)
- USA & Canada: WillowTV (streaming via Willow by Cricbuzz app)
- Caribbean: ESPNCaribbean (streaming via ESPN Play Caribbean)
- Australia: Prime Video (includes Hindi commentary)
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ (digital via Now and SkyGo app)
- South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport (streaming on SuperSport App)
- Bangladesh: Nagorik TV, T Sports (streaming on Toffee app)
- Afghanistan: ATN
- Sri Lanka: Maharaja TV (TV1), digital streaming via Sirasa
To enhance accessibility, the ICC will provide an Indian Sign Language feed and Audio Descriptive Commentary for select matches. This initiative, introduced by JioStar, earned a National Award in 2024 for its contribution to inclusivity.
Mobile-friendly viewing experience
The ICC continues its commitment to a seamless digital experience with the return of MaxView, a vertical-format feed tailored for mobile users. Available in English and Hindi, it enables cricket fans to follow the action on the go.
Global radio broadcasts
For those who prefer audio updates, radio coverage will be available in several regions:
- UK: BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
- India: All India Radio
- Pakistan: HUM 106.2FM
- UAE: Talk 100.3FM, Big 106.2
- Bangladesh: Radio Shadhin 92.4, Radio Bhumi 92.8
- Sri Lanka: Lakhanda Radio