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ICC announces opening date for Champions Trophy ticket sales: When and how to book tickets for matches in Pakan | Cricket News

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The International Cricket Council on Monday announced the dates on which the tickets for the Champions Trophy matches in Pakan will be made available. The tickets for the India matches, which will be held in Dubai, will be announced on a later date, the ICC statement read.
The ICC said that the ticket sales for the Pakan leg of the Champions Trophy, consing of Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore will begin from Tuesday.
In order to buy the tickets, fans will have to reger first in ICC’s official website.

ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 ticket information released 🎟️
More details ➡️ https://t.co/BxL93wQWy5#ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/zrYy6oDr1b
— Pakan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 27, 2025
The cricket body has fixed the minimum price for the standard ticket for the tournament at PKR 1000 (approximately Rs 310) and the premium seating tickets will start from PKR 1500 (approximately Rs 465).
The tickets for the Final — scheduled for March 9 — will be available for purchase following the conclusion of the first semi-final in Dubai.
“We are thrilled to announce the official ticket on-sale for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. This is a significant moment for cricket in Pakan, hosting their first global cricket tournament since 1996,” ICC Chief Commercial Officer Anurag Dahiya said in a release.
Last week, Subhan Ahmed, COO of the Emirates Cricket Board and former COO of the PCB had said that the tickets for the high octane match between India and Pakan in Dubai will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring fans from both India and Pakan, as well as others, can enjoy the action. We’re committed to ensuring cricket lovers can attend without unnecessary hurdles. The UAE offers unmatched facilities and government support, making it a prime location for events, even at short notice,” he had said.

The tournament will be played across 3 venues in Pakan and one venue in Dubai for the India matches from February 19 to March 9.

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