ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Breaks Records
The tournament's success was driven by a combination of factors, including its global appeal, strong partnerships, and innovative broadcasting. With a 19% increase in global viewing minutes and a 52.1% increase in live viewing minutes for the final match, the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 has cemented its place as one of the most-watched sporting events in the world.
The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, hosted by Pakistan and the UAE, has set a new record for the most-watched edition in the tournament's history, with 368 billion global viewing minutes, a 19% increase from the 2017 England and Wales tournament. The final match between India and New Zealand generated 65.3 billion live viewing minutes, a 52.1% increase over the 2017 record.
The tournament's success can be attributed to its widespread viewership, with new records set in Australia, India, and Pakistan. In Australia, there was a 65% increase in viewing hours, while India and Pakistan also saw significant growth in watch time. The event's global appeal was further enhanced by innovative broadcasting and digital coverage, including the return of Indian Sign Language feed and Audio Descriptive Commentary.
The ICC Chairman praised the record-breaking viewership, citing the growing global appeal of the game and the strength of partnerships. The tournament's ability to reach a wider audience was evident in its significant inroads into emerging markets, as well as its success in traditional cricketing nations. The final match between India and New Zealand, which was watched by 65.3 billion live viewing minutes worldwide, is now the third most-watched game in any ICC event.
The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 has set a new benchmark for the tournament, with its record-breaking viewership and innovative broadcasting. As the game continues to grow in popularity, it will be interesting to see how future tournaments build on this success and reach an even wider audience.