The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, located in the heart of Dubai Sports City, will be one of the primary venues for the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Known as the ‘Ring of Fire’, this iconic stadium has earned its reputation as one of the finest cricket venues across the world. It is one of the three main stadiums in the UAE, along with the Sharjah Cricket Stadium and the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
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Dubai International Cricket Stadium: A Storied Venue
The stadium hosted its first match in 2009 and was one of the main venues during the T20 World Cup in 2021. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium hosted the Semi-Final 2 and Final of the T20 World Cup 2021. This year, during the Champions Trophy, the stadium will see a lot of action as it is the designated venue for India’s matches and Semi-Final 1. The stadium will also host the final if India qualifies for the final.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Capacity and Features
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has a seating capacity of 25,000 people which can be expanded to 30,000 if needed and looking at the fans of Indian Cricket team, there might be a need to do so. This makes it an ideal venue for high-stakes matches, as it offers great views for cricket fans, while maintaining an intimate atmosphere for those seated in the stands.
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ICC Champions Trophy Fixtures at Dubai International Stadium
February 20, 2025: Bangladesh vs India – 2:30 PM IST
February 23, 2025: Pakistan vs India – 2:30 PM IST
March 2, 2025: New Zealand vs India – 2:30 PM IST
March 4, 2025: Semi-final 1 – 2:30 PM IST
March 9, 2025: Final (if India qualifies) – 2:30 PM IST
A Thrilling Stage for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
With its prime location, exceptional facilities and history of hosting world-class events, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will play a key role in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Cricket fans can expect intense competition, world-class cricket action and unforgettable moments as the tournament progresses through its exciting stages.