Lahore, get ready for a night of pure vibes! Gaddafi Stadium is back with a bang, and PCB is throwing a massive, FREE party to celebrate! Think Ali Zafar, Aima Baig, Arif Lohar, dazzling fireworks, and non-stop energy—all before the Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off!
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a star-studded reopening bash for Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium this Friday (tomorrow) after months of major upgrades.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi dropped the deets on X, revealing an epic lineup of live music performances and a fireworks spectacle—all free for the public! The action starts at 7 PM, so pull up and be part of the hype!
And that’s not all—Naqvi will also host a dinner to honor the hardworking crew behind the stadium’s glow-up.
🔥 Champions Trophy 2025: The Real Show Begins!
Lahore’s revamped stadium will witness some of the biggest cricket battles as part of the Champions Trophy 2025, running from Feb 19 – March 9. The first Gaddafi Stadium match? A blockbuster England vs. Australia showdown on Feb 22!
💥 The Tournament Lineup:
🏏 Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
🏏 Group B: Afghanistan, South Africa, England, Australia
The tournament opener kicks off in Karachi with Pakistan vs. New Zealand on Feb 19, while the most-awaited Pakistan vs. India clash is set for Feb 23 in Dubai!
Pakistan is hosting 10 matches, while India’s group-stage games + a semi-final will happen in Dubai. If India reaches the final, it shifts to Dubai—otherwise, Lahore gets the grand finale!
🎟️ Gaddafi Stadium’s Champions Trophy Fixtures:
- Feb 22 – Australia vs. England
- Feb 26 – Afghanistan vs. England
- Feb 28 – Afghanistan vs. Australia
- March 5 – Semi-final 2
- March 9 – Final (unless India qualifies, then Dubai takes over!)
Lahore, are you ready for the ultimate cricket fest? 🚀🔥