How much will Champions Trophy winners take home? Details here
What's the story
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a massive hike in the prize money for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. The total prize money has been set at $6.9 million, which is a whopping 50% increase from the last edition in 2017. Meanwhile, the eight-team tournament will start on February 19, with India playing all their matches in Dubai, according to the hybrid model approved by the ICC.
Prize distribution
Champions Trophy 2025: Breakdown of the prize money
The winners of the Champions Trophy 2025 will take home $2.24 million, while the runners-up will get $1.12 million. The semi-finalists are set to get $560,000 each. Meanwhile, the teams finishing fifth and sixth in the tournament will get $350,000 each. The teams finishing seventh and eighth will get $140,000 each.
Tournament details
Additional rewards and future plans
The ICC has also announced that every team will get $34,000 for every group stage win. Additionally, a guaranteed amount of $125,000 has been kept aside for every participating team in the 2025 Champions Trophy. The tournament will be held every four years and will see the top eight ODI teams in the world. Notably, a Women's Champions Trophy in T20 format will debut in 2027.
Groups
A look at the eight teams and the two groups
The top eight teams for this year's tournament include India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Bangladesh, debutants Afghanistan and the hosts Pakistan. The two groups are as follows: Group A - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand Group B - Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan. As mentioned, the tournament kicks off on February 19, with defending champions, Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the opener.