New Delhi: The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy is making a comeback in 2025 after a gap of eight years. The winners of this eight-team tournament will receive US$2.24 million (Rs 19.45 crore) along with the trophy on March 9.
The runners-up will get $1.12 million (Rs 9.72 crore), and the losing semi-finalists will receive $560,000 (Rs 4.86 crore) each. The total prize pool stands at $6.9 million (Rs 59 crore), marking a 53% increase from the 2017 tournament.
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Teams will earn more than $34,000 (Rs 29 lakh) for each group match victory. Teams finishing fifth or sixth will receive $350,000 (Rs 3.04 crore) each, while those in seventh and eighth positions will get $140,000 (Rs 1.21 crore).
Each participating team is guaranteed $125,000 (Rs 1.08 crore) for competing in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Pakistan will host their first global cricket tournament since 1996, with matches scheduled in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.
The tournament format features eight teams split into two groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
The Men’s Champions Trophy will be held every four years, featuring the world’s top eight ODI teams. A Women’s Champions Trophy in T20 format will debut in 2027.
| CHAMPIONS TROPHY ROUND | PRIZE MONEY |
| CHAMPIONS | $2.24 million |
| RUNNERS-UP | $1.12 million |
| SEMI-FINALISTS (2) | $560,000 |
| FIFTH, SIXTH | $350,000 |
| SEVENTH, EIGHTH | $140,000 |
| GROUP STAGE WIN | $34,000 |
| FOR PARTICIPATION (8) | $125,000 |
“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 in a release.
