How to Watch ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, also called the ‘Mini World Cup,’ is returning after eight years. In a breathtaking final hosted by England in 2017, Pakistan defeated India in the finals and lifted the ICC Mens Champions Trophy 2017. Now, in 2025, eight teams will be taking on one another to be the next ultimate champion.

Usually, the timeframe for the ICC Champions Trophy is four years. It was set to be hosted in 2021, but it was cancelled due to the rescheduling of the T20 tournament and the COVID-19 outbreak.

Finally, after a gap of almost 8 years, the ICC Champions Trophy is returning and is scheduled between February 19 and March 9, 2025. Pakistan and UAE will host this year’s year’s ICC tournament; with the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand and everyone’s favourite, the biggest rivalry match between India and Pakistan is set to be on February 20, 2025, in Dubai. Due to political tensions, all Indian matches will be played in the UAE.

The semifinals are scheduled for March 5 and 6, while the breathtaking final match will be on March 9. The official schedule of the ICC Champions Trophy and the official broadcast and streaming channels have already been released.

For the first time, the ICC tournament will be supported in 16 languages on JioHotstar in India, including English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. It will also feature multi-camera angles for digital streaming for the first time in an ICC tournament, similar to the popular IPL tournament in India.

There have also been several changes in broadcasting in some countries, including India. Here’s everything you need to know about streaming rights, how to watch the ICC Champions Trophy in India and worldwide, and how to watch it for free if you don’t want to subscribe to any broadcasting services. If you are ready, let’s get started!

How to Watch ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in India

JioHotstar has bagged the exclusive rights to broadcast the ICC Champion 2025 in India. However, unlike IPL, which Jio Cinema has aired for everyone for free, JioHotstar requires a premium subscription to stream live matches.

However, unlike the Disney+ Hotstar plans, the new JioHotstar plans are more affordable, and the existing Disney+ Hotstar users will be moved to JioHotstar, where they can stream the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with no additional charge. Also, Reliance Jio and other telecom providers offer Disney+ Hotstar as a free add-on for select plans. If you have an existing plan, you can stream it for free at no extra charge.

For new users, there are three different tiers. The basic plan with standard resolution costs Rs 149/- for three months. There is also a full HD and 4K plan, which starts at Rs 899 and Rs 1499, respectively.

Since it is from JioHotstar, there are several extra features for India. Unlike previous ICC tournaments, this time, the ICC Mens Championship Trophy 2025 will be live-streamed in 16 different live streams in nine languages, including English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. For the first time, it will also support a multi-camera viewing experience and a vertical max feed for mobile users.

Regarding official TV broadcasters. Along with the Star Sports network, including Star Sports, Star Telugu, and Star Kannada, this time, The Viacom18 network and Jio will also be the official TV broadcasters of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Watch Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE For Free

As said, if you are an existing Disney+ Hotstar user or JioHotstar user and are on a specific plan that allows you to stream Disney+ Hotstar for free, you can watch the ICC Mens Champions Trophy 2025 at no extra cost. However, if you are not a JioCinema or JioHotstar user and do not have a plan, you can watch for free using a VPN.

Due to the lack of broadcasting rights in some territories, the ICC will stream the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament for free in a few selected countries. These include Nepal, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, the Caribbean, the Pacific, Europe, and South America.

If you live outside these countries, you can install PureVPN and connect to the service in any of these countries. ICC.tv is also available as a standalone app. If you are on mobile, you can install a VPN app, connect to the server, and view the streaming via ICC app for free. However, if you are on a desktop/laptop, you can install the standalone VPN app on your Mac or PC, install your browser extension, connect it to the server, and watch the ICC event for free.

Guide to Watch ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for free

• Install a VPN on your device. We recommend PureVPN, which offers servers in multiple locations.
• Connect through France, Germany or Netherlands server.
• Open the ICC.tv app or website and start streaming live matches for free.

Watch Champions Trophy 2025 In the US & Canada

If you live in the United States or Canada, you can watch the ICC Mens ChampionsTrophy live on Willow TV and the Willow TV app for digital streaming.

Willow TV is the exclusive TV broadcaster for the Champions Trophy 2025. It is available on Dish, Sling TV, Spectrum, Optimum, DirecTV, and Xfinity. This time, it also supports Hindi and standard English commentary.

For digital streaming, you can watch live on the Willow TV app on all major platforms, including iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Xbox One, Android TV, and even Chromecast. The app requires a separate paid subscription. In addition to the Willow TV app, you can stream the matches live using the TV by Cricbuzz app, where matches will be streamed with Hindi commentary. You can subscribe to the Cricbuzz Premium subscription. However, Willow TV Cricbuzz will be a part of the Willow TV Cricbuzz Premium subscription.

The best way to watch only cricket is to get a Willow TV standalone plan, which starts at $9.99 per month. If you already use Sling TV, you can add the Willow TV add-on for $10 monthly. However, if you live in Canada, you can check with your local TV provider to see if they offer a free add-on to watch Willow TV.

Generally, a Willow TV subscription in the US costs around $9.99 per month or $69.99 per year for the annual plan. If you are using the Sling TV Cricket Pack, it also includes Willow TV, which costs $10 per month. There is also a Willow by Cricbuzz app, but no pricing details are available. However, it is expected to be bundled with Cricbuzz Premium.

In Canada, Willow TV’s standalone plan starts at $7.99 per month or $60 per year. You can check with your TV cable provider for availability based on your local Willow TV broadcast options.

Watch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the UK

For cricket fans in the UK, Yet another time, Sky Sports backed the rights to live stream and television broadcast for the ICC Mens Cricket Champions 2025. For live TV broadcasting, you can watch all the matches broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, and Sky Sports Action. However, to access these channels, you must have a Sky Sports subscription, available through local TV providers like Virgin Media and BT, and you can also subscribe to the add-on for the Sports package they offer for digital streaming.

If you already own a Sky TV subscription, the Sky Go app is free at no extra charge. You can access all live and on-demand Sky content directly on your mobile devices and computers. Please remember that Sky Go is a complimentary service for Sky TV subscribers and is unavailable as a standalone subscription. As per subscriptions, you have to add an extra Sky Sports add-on to start watching Sky TV subscription for all the sports channels and live coverage of ICC Champions 2025. With the subscription, you can access the Sky Go app.

In addition, if you don’t want to get a full Sky TV package for premium, you can also pay only for Sky Sports using NOW, formerly known as NOW TV. The NOW app is also available for iOS and Android and smart TVs and includes the same devices like Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, and gaming consoles. It is also available on PC and laptops via the website. The Sports membership plans include a day pass, which starts at 11.99 euros and gives access to 24 hours of all Sky Sports channels, and also has a month pass, which costs 33.99 euros and gives access to all the Sky Sports channels to watch the ICC Mens Trophy locally on your TV and also on your mobile.

Watch Champions Trophy 2025 In Australia

For cricket fans in Australia, for the first time, the ICC Cricket Tournament is exclusively streaming on Amazon Prime Video, along with the platform for popular shows and movies. Now, with exclusive rights for streaming in Australia, you can watch the ICC Cricket Champion Trophy live on Amazon Prime Video.

It is said to be available in both English and Hindi commentary. Since Amazon Prime is a popular app, it is available on all major platforms, including Android and iPhone, Smart TV, web browsers, Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast.

Since it is a Prime service, an Amazon Prime Video subscription is required to access live matches. You can subscribe to the base plan, which starts at $9.99 per month, and if you are a new user, you can also avail of a free trial for new users, which allows you to subscribe and watch the ICC Tournament for free for 30 days.

Watch Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan

Since Pakistan is the official host of the Champions Trophy 2025, you can watch the ICC 2025 Champions live on official TV broadcasters, including PTV and Ten Sports. Both of the channels are available locally by cable TV providers and satellite providers, and you can watch all 15 matches that will be broadcast live.

For digital streaming, both the Myco App and the Tamasha App offer free streaming with ads. Both apps can do live streaming of 15 matches and are also available in multiple languages for multiple devices. The best part is, unlike JioHotstar, Myco offers free access to all the live matches with advertisements, similar to Jio Cinema, which streamed IPL for free.

However, if you want to get rid of ads for general use, you can get the premium subscription, which is $9 per month, and $99 annually, which gives an ad-free and HD experience similar to Myco. Tamasha also offers free access to all matches. For better video quality, subscribe to the Tamasha App Premium for a better experience.

Watch Champions Trophy 2025 in New Zealand

For cricket enthusiasts in New Zealand, the official television broadcast rights are held by Sky Sports New Zealand, which will live telecast all 15 matches. The matches will be available to Sky Sports subscribers via satellite and streaming partners. Like in the UK, the Sky Go app is complimentary if you already have a Sky Sports subscription.

In New Zealand, the Sky Sports monthly pass will cost $49 New Zealand per month, which is ideal for watching the ICC tournament for a limited 30-day period. However, it also comes with an annual pass that provides access to all the Sky Sports channels in New Zealand.

You can watch the ICC Trophy 2025 live TV broadcast on Nagorik TV and TSports for other South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Also, you can stream on Toffee, which requires a premium subscription.

In Afghanistan, you can subscribe to Ariana TV; unfortunately, no digital streaming is available. You can use Jio Hotstar TV and use a VPN. However, unlike it was free in Sri Lanka, Maharaja TV (TV1) has acquired the streaming and live TV cast rights to stream the matches. You can watch, subscribe, and watch Maharaja TV1; for streaming, you can subscribe to Sirasa Subscription.

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