Champions Trophy winners will get USD2.24 million in prize money this year as the total pot rose to 53% from 2017.
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CHAMPIONS TROPHY WINNERS TO RECEIVE USD2.24 MILLION; ALL TEAMS ASSURED OF USD125,000 EACH
Champions Trophy winners will receive USD2.24 million as this competition unfolds on February 19 in Pakistan.
Furthermore, matches in Dubai, where India will play all its matches, will start on February 20.
Moreover, the total prize pot for this year’s competition is at USD6.9 million, which marked a 53% increase compared to eight years ago.
Runners-up will get USD1.12 million while the two other teams that will reach the semifinals are assured of USD560,000 each.
Additionally, each group match win of every team will be rewarded with USD34,000.
LAST PLACED TEAMS ARE NOT GOING HOME EMPTY-HANDED IN PAKISTAN, DUBAI
Last-placed teams will not go empty-handed whether they play in Pakistan or Dubai.
Moreover, the seventh- and eighth-placed teams will get USD140,000 each.
Furthermore, all eight teams will receive a prize for just competing in the tournament alone.
“In addition, all eight teams are assured of $125,000 each for competing in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025,” an International Cricket Council (ICC) statement said.
Meanwhile, fifth- and sixth-placed squads will receive USD350,000 each.
ICC OFFICIAL SAYS PRIZE POT SEEKS TO ‘INVEST,’ ‘MAINTAIN GLOBAL PRESTIGE’ IN CRICKET
An ICC official justified the decision to boost the Champions Trophy 2025 prize pot.
Furthermore, ICC chair Jay Shah cited the council’s commitment to “invest” in global cricket.
Moreover, he also noted bigger prize money ensures “long-term sustainability of cricket for future generations.”
“The substantial prize pot underscores the ICC’s ongoing commitment to investing in the sport and maintaining the global prestige of our events,” Shah said.
“Beyond the financial incentive, this tournament ignites fierce competition, captivates fans worldwide, and plays a vital role in fostering the growth and long-term sustainability of cricket for future generations,” he added.
