The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Saturday the schedule of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour beginning from Islamabad on November 16 (today) and culminating in India. The trophy will return to the host country on January 27.

“We are delighted to launch the Trophy Tour with DP World ahead of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, where another action-packed programme of activity is available to fans across the world,” ICC Chief Commerical Officer Anurag Dahiya said.

The silverware will journey across the eight participating nations during the tour.

The landmarks where the trophy will be displayed on the opening day of its tour in Islamabad are Daman-e-Koh, Faisal Mosque, and the Pakistan Monument where it will be accompanied by Pakistan cricket icon Shoaib Akhtar.

After Islamabad, the tour will head to iconic cities and venues in Pakistan such as Karachi, Abbottabad, and Taxila before leaving the land of defending champions to embark on an extensive international tour, where it would showcase the vibrant cultures evident across competing nations.

Fans will be treated to a content series titled ‘Champion on Tour’ that would document the Trophy Tour’s journey around the world.

While expressing his pleasure at the launch of the event, Dahiya said: “The silverware, which will be showcased across all participating nations, will allow the sport’s passionate fanbase to enjoy the unforgettable experience of being up close with the iconic trophy.”

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Dates of the trophy tour:

• November 16 – Islamabad, Pakistan

• November 17 – Taxila and Khanpur, Pakistan

• November 18 – Abbottabad, Pakistan

• November 19 – Murree, Pakistan

• November 20 – Nathia Gali, Pakistan

• November 22 – 25 – Karachi, Pakistan

• November 26 – 28 – Afghanistan

• December 10 – 13 – Bangladesh

• December 15 – 22 – South Africa

• December 25 – January 5 – Australia

• January 6 – 11 – New Zealand

• January 12 – 14 – England

• January 15 – 26 – India

• January 27 – event start – Pakistan