368 billion global viewing minutes: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 announces record-breaking numbers |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 hits 368 billion global views record
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has shattered global viewership records, marking a historic moment in the world of cricket broadcasting. The tournament accumulated a staggering 368 billion global viewing minutes — a 19% increase from its previous edition in 2017. The climactic finale between India and New Zealand, held in Dubai, not only crowned India as champions but also became the most-watched Champions Trophy match in history.With 65.3 billion live viewing minutes logged for the final alone, the tournament has reaffirmed the growing global appetite for international cricket, especially in emerging digital markets.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 hits 368 billion global views record
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Champions Trophy 2025 saw unparalleled global engagement:
- Total Global Viewing Minutes: 368 billion
- Increase from 2017 Edition: 19%
- Live Viewing Minutes for the Final: 65.3 billion
Average Global Viewing Minutes per Over: 308 million — the highest in ICC history
The final match surpassed the viewership of the 2017 Champions Trophy final by 52.1%, making it the third most-watched ICC match globally, behind only the India vs. New Zealand semi-final and India vs. Australia final of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
Viewership in India: Multilingual and inclusive coverage
India, the tournament’s largest viewership market, saw record-setting engagement levels, driven by extensive and inclusive broadcast strategies:
- Third most-watched ICC match in Indian broadcast history
- Coverage on
JioStar Network : 29 channels across nine languages - Special feeds: Indian Sign language and audio descriptive dommentary
- Digital experience: MaxView vertical feed optimised for mobile consumption
This inclusive strategy contributed to the tournament achieving the highest digital viewership share for any ICC event in India to date.
ICC’s statement on the success
ICC Chairman Jay Shah acknowledged the success of the 2025 edition in an official press release:“We are delighted to share that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has achieved record-breaking global viewership, making it the most-watched edition of the tournament to date. These remarkable numbers reflect the growing global appeal of the game and the strength of our partnerships.”He further added:“We are especially grateful for the continued innovation and investment by the JioStar network in India, which delivered live coverage across 29 unique broadcast feeds in nine languages, an effort that played a significant role in reaching new audiences and deepening fan engagement.”On the international response, Shah said:“It’s also heartening to witness exceptional growth in markets such as Australia and the United States. These milestones are a testament to the game’s expanding footprint and the passion of cricket fans worldwide.”
