What is the prize money for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
The ICC Champions Trophy, returning after an eight-year recess, will take place in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19 to March 9.
Eight teams will initially compete across two groups of four before the top two qualify for the knockout phase. The winner of the tournament will be awarded a whopping $2.24 million (USD) [Rs. 19.45 crore].
The runner-up will receive USD 1.12 million [Rs. 9.72 crore], while each losing semi-finalist will take home USD 560,000 [Rs. 4.86 crore]. The total prize pool has increased by 53 per cent from the 2017 edition, reaching USD 6.9 million [Rs. 59.9 crore].
During the Champions trophy, every match will matter as each group stage win is worth over USD 34,000 [Rs. 29.5 lakhs] for the victorious team. Teams finishing fifth or sixth place will receive USD 350,000 [Rs. 3.04 crore] each, while the seventh and eighth-placed sides will take home USD 140,000 [Rs. 1.21 crore].
All eight teams are also guaranteed USD 125,000 [Rs. 1.08 crore] for participating in the event.
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy will be held every four years, featuring the world’s top eight ODI teams, while the Women’s Champions Trophy will debut in 2027 in a T20 format.
ICC Chair Jay Shah said, “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.”
