The official opening of the Champions Trophy 2025, hosted by Pakistan, begins today, with Pakistan and New Zealand facing off in the first match.

The match will be held at the National Stadium in Karachi, where thousands of fans are expected to attend. However, there are certain restrictions for fans wishing to enter the stadium.

To ensure security and proper management during the event, organizers have issued SOPs for the fans. According to these guidelines, spectators will not be allowed to bring certain items into the stadium. Power banks and AirPods will be prohibited, along with items like gutka and chhalia.

Food, beverages, and water bottles will also not be allowed into the stadium.

Security personnel will prevent entry for anyone attempting to bring these items into the venue.

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Fans must present their original identification card and a hard copy of their ticket for entry, as online tickets or digital versions will not be accepted.