Champions Trophy 2025: No handsfree, AirPods, snacks, or gutka allowed in Karachi stadium

Karachi is set to witness a historic moment as Pakistan hosts major cricket tournament first time in almost three decades. The Champions Trophy kicks off today (Wednesday) at the National Stadium, with the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand scheduled to start at 2 pm.

A total of eight teams will compete for the coveted trophy, drawing a large number of cricket enthusiasts to the stadium. To ensure smooth proceedings, authorities have implemented strict security measures and issued important guidelines for spectators.

Fans attending the match should be aware that certain items are prohibited inside the stadium. These include:

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Spectators will not be allowed to carry power banks for charging mobile phones.

AirPods, headphones, and hands-free devices are strictly prohibited.

Items such as chalia, paan, and gutka are not allowed inside the stadium.

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Food and beverages: Spectators cannot bring water bottles, chips, cold drinks, or other snacks into the venue.

Authorities have urged fans to comply with these regulations to avoid inconvenience at the entrance.

In Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi will be the three venues to host tournament play. Each Pakistan venue will feature three group games apiece, with Lahore hosting the second semi-final.

Lahore will also host the final on 9 March, unless India qualify, in which case it will be played in Dubai. Both the semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.

The three group matches involving India, as well as the first semi-final, will be played in Dubai.

Groups:

Group A - Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh

Group B - South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England

Champions Trophy Schedule:

19 February, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan

20 February, Bangladesh v India, Dubai

21 February, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan

22 February, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan

23 February, Pakistan v India, Dubai

24 February, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

25 February, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

26 February, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan

27 February, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

28 February, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan

1 March, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan

2 March, New Zealand v India, Dubai

4 March, Semi-final 1, Dubai

5 March, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan

9 March, Final, Lahore (unless India qualify, when it will be played in Dubai)

10 March, Reserve day