ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Ticket Sales Disrupted as Websites Crash Due to Overwhelming Traffic

By DTD- On Jan 29, 2025

LAHORE: The online ticket sales for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 were disrupted on Tuesday after the official websites experienced a crash due to a massive influx of traffic from eager cricket fans.

The ticket sales, which began on Tuesday, had been highly awaited, as the prestigious tournament is set to be hosted by Pakistan for the first time since 1996. Fans flocked to purchase tickets for the group-stage matches, which will be held in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, but many were unable to complete their transactions due to the overwhelmed servers.

According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), ticket sales for the group-stage matches in Pakistan were officially launched on January 28, with prices for general stand tickets starting at PKR 1,000, while premium seating options were available for PKR 1,500. Despite these affordable prices, the high demand for tickets caused the websites to crash, frustrating fans who had been eagerly waiting for the opportunity to secure their spots.

“Members of the ICC Family enjoyed early access for two hours, but the general sales were hampered by technical difficulties as the websites could not handle the sheer volume of traffic,” a PCB spokesperson confirmed.

Ticket sales for the matches in Dubai, including India’s fixtures on February 20, 23, and March 2, will be announced separately, with the final, scheduled for March 9, also having its own sales window following the first semi-final in Dubai.

Physical Ticket Sales to Begin February 3

For fans who faced difficulties online, physical tickets will be available for purchase starting February 3 at designated TCS Express centers across Pakistan. The PCB has yet to announce further details regarding the exact locations of these centers.

A Monumental Event for Pakistan

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 marks a historic moment for Pakistan, as it is the country’s first time hosting a global cricket tournament since the 1996 Cricket World Cup. The event is expected to be a thrilling display of top-tier cricket, featuring the world’s best teams competing for the coveted Champions Trophy.

“Every match counts in this short and sharp tournament, and we expect unforgettable moments of skill, passion, and drama,” said Sumair Ahmad Syed, Tournament Director.

ICC Chief Commercial Officer Anurag Dahiya also expressed excitement about the event, emphasizing its importance for cricket in Pakistan. “We are thrilled to announce the official ticket on-sale for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is a significant moment for Pakistan, hosting their first global cricket tournament since 1996,” Dahiya said.

The PCB and the ICC are working to address the technical difficulties caused by the website crash, and are urging fans to stay tuned for updates on how to secure tickets for what promises to be a historic event for the sport.