Lahore set to host Champions Trophy 2025 opening ceremony today

The ICC Champions Trophy opening ceremony will take place today at the Diwan-e-Aam of Lahore Fort, featuring a star-studded lineup, including renowned singer Atif Aslam, who will perform the official anthem of the tournament.Starting from February 19, cricket fans will either be at the stadium or glued to their screens for 19 action-packed days, eagerly waiting to see which team emerges as the ultimate champion.Before the on-field battles begin, the opening ceremony will set the stage with a special panel discussion featuring cricket legends.The event will also be attended by key officials from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC).Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially inaugurated the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, just days before the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. The event marked a historic moment in the stadium’s 65-year history.Champions Trophy scheduleFebruary 19, Pakistan v New Zealand, KarachiFebruary 20, Bangladesh v India, Dubai, UAEFebruary 21, Afghanistan v South Africa, KarachiFebruary 22, Australia v England, LahoreFebruary 23, Pakistan v India, DubaiFebruary 24, Bangladesh v New Zealand, RawalpindiFebruary 25, Australia v South Africa, RawalpindiFebruary 26, Afghanistan v England, LahoreFebruary 27, Pakistan v Bangladesh, RawalpindiFebruary 28, Afghanistan v Australia, LahoreMarch 1, South Africa v England, KarachiMarch 2, New Zealand v India, Dubai, UAEMarch 4, Semi-final 1, Dubai, UAEMarch 5, Semi-final 2, LahoreMarch 9, Final, Lahore (unless India qualifies, then it will be played in Dubai)March 10, Reserve day