Champions Trophy: ICC Unveils USD 6.9 Million Prize Pool, 53% Increase from Previous Edition

Synopsis

The ICC has announced a significant prize pool for the Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place in Pakistan, featuring a 53% increase from the previous edition. Winning teams will earn substantial financial rewards, enhancing the competition's appeal.

Key Takeaways

Champions will earn USD 2.24 million.
Total prize pool increased by 53% from 2017.
First ICC event in Pakistan since 1996.
Eight teams split into two groups competing.
Fierce competition expected with 15 matches.

Dubai, Feb 14 (NationPress) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the prize money for the Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to commence on February 19 in Pakistan. The champions will receive an astounding USD 2.24 million.

The total prize pool for this edition of the prestigious eight-team event has seen a remarkable increase of 53 percent compared to the 2017 edition's prize money of USD 4.5 million.

“The return of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy after a hiatus since 2017 will allow the winners of this eight-team tournament to earn USD 2.24 million, along with the trophy they will lift on March 9,” stated the ICC.

The runners-up will be awarded USD 1.12 million, while each losing semi-finalist will take home USD 560,000. Every match in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy matters, with each group match victory valued at over USD 34,000 for the winning team. Teams finishing fifth or sixth will receive USD 350,000, while the seventh and eighth-placed teams will earn USD 140,000. Moreover, all eight participating teams are guaranteed USD 125,000 each for their participation in the tournament, as per ICC.

“The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 symbolizes a crucial moment for cricket, reviving a tournament that showcases the pinnacle of ODI talent, where every match is vital. The generous prize pool highlights the ICC's continuous commitment to investing in the sport and preserving the global prestige of our events,” the ICC Chair, Jay Shah, expressed.

This tournament signifies the first occasion since 1996 that Pakistan will host an ICC event. The 2025 edition consists of eight teams divided into two groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.

The elite eight-team competition will feature 15 matches over 19 days in Pakistan and the UAE. India will play all their matches in Dubai, including the semi-final and the final (pending qualification).

Group A comprises Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Group B includes Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa.

The hosts, Pakistan, enter the tournament as the defending champions after claiming the title in 2017 in England. They will kick off their campaign against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19.