The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begins on February 19.
The ICC announced the prize money for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 tournament on February 14, 2025. Pakistan and the UAE will host the eight-team event, with the the Indian team playing its matches in Dubai. The tournament begins on February 19, and the final is slated for March 9.
As per the ICC announcement, the return of the tournament will see eight teams compete for the grand prize of a whopping $2.24 million (USD).
The runners-up will win $1.12 million, with each losing semi-finalist receiving $560,000. The entire prize fund has climbed by an astonishing 53% during the 2017 edition, reaching $6.9 million.
Every match in the Champions Trophy will be important because each group-stage victory is worth more than $34,000 to the winning side. Teams placing fifth or sixth will receive $350,000 each, while seventh and eighth-place teams will receive $140,000.
In addition, each of the eight teams will receive a guaranteed $125,000 for participating in the event.
This tournament is the first time Pakistan has hosted an ICC event since 1996. The 2025 edition consists of eight teams divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each group proceeding to the semi-finals.
India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh form Group A, while Group B consists of Australia, Afghanistan, England, and South Africa.
"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.
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,” ICC chair Jay Shah said.
(ICC inputs)