ICC Champions Trophy 2025 global viewing record

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has set a new benchmark in cricket broadcasting by achieving an incredible 368 billion global viewing minutes. This figure reflects a 19% rise from the 2017 edition, showing the surging global interest in international cricket. The tournament’s climax, the final between India and New Zealand in Dubai, stood out as the most-watched Champions Trophy match ever. It attracted a jaw-dropping 65.3 billion live viewing minutes alone. This milestone highlights the growing hunger for cricket content, especially through emerging digital platforms.

Record-breaking ICC Champions Trophy 2025 global viewing stats

The International Cricket Council (ICC) reported the following astonishing statistics for the 2025 Champions Trophy:

• Total Global Viewing Minutes: 368 billion

• Increase from 2017 Edition: 19%

• Live Viewing Minutes for Final: 65.3 billion

• Average Global Viewing Minutes per Over: 308 million (highest in ICC history)

The final’s viewership soared 52.1% higher than the 2017 final, making it the third most-watched ICC match worldwide, trailing only the India vs. New Zealand semi-final and India vs. Australia final of the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup.

India leads with inclusive and multilingual coverage

India, as the largest viewership market, played a pivotal role in driving these numbers. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 saw record engagement in India thanks to JioStar Network’s expansive and inclusive broadcast strategy:

• Coverage across 29 channels in nine Indian languages

• Special feeds including Indian Sign Language and audio descriptive commentary

• Digital experience enhanced by MaxView vertical feeds optimized for mobile devices

This approach made the tournament the most digitally viewed ICC event in India, breaking new ground for fan accessibility and engagement.

ICC’s remarks on the massive success

ICC Chairman Jay Shah praised the success in a press release, saying:
“We are thrilled that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 became the most-watched edition ever, proving cricket’s growing global appeal and strong partnerships.”

He added gratitude towards the JioStar network for their innovative efforts in India, which significantly boosted viewership and fan connection. Shah also highlighted the remarkable growth in cricket markets like Australia and the United States, marking the expanding global footprint of the sport.

For cricket enthusiasts, these numbers reveal an exciting future for the game’s global reach. Cricket Army fans will appreciate how these advancements make following international cricket more immersive than ever. For more insights, you can visit the ICC’s official site and keep up with expert analysis on Cricket Army.