This article contains information about the organisations acting as the official sponsors and partners of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Premier Partners
Emirates
The Dubai-based airline has been associated with ICC events since 2002. From 2007 to 2015, Emirates was the official sponsor of the ICC’s Elite Panel of Umpires and Match Referees.
The ICC and Emirates renewed their contract in 2024 and extended it through 2031, with the eight-year extension covering 28 men’s and women’s events. Emirates also continues to have the exclusive naming rights to the ICC’s Elite Panel of Umpires and Match Referees, while enjoying more presence across digital ICC platforms and creating co-branded fan content.
Aramco
Aramco, a Saudi Arabian oil and chemical company, formed a global collaboration with the ICC in October 2022.
As part of the partnership, Aramco sponsors all significant men’s and women’s ICC events, including the ICC Champions Trophy.
Aramco last renewed its partnership with the ICC in 2024, extending it for another four years, till 2027.
DP World
DP World, a Dubai-based multinational logistics company that specialises in cargo logistics, port terminal operations, maritime services, and free trade zones, signed a multi-year partnership agreement with the ICC in 2023, which is set to run till 2027.
Since partnering in June 2023, DP World has helped deliver cricket equipment at the grassroots level and provide smart logistics at major ICC events.
In May 2024, DP World claimed to have delivered over 2,500 kits to aspiring cricketers across India, South Africa, and the UAE.
Global Partner
Coca-Cola
The global soft beverages giant has acted as the official non-alcoholic partner of the ICC since 2019. This partnership was extended in 2024 for another eight years and is now set to run through 2031.
As part of the deal, Coca-Cola covers all ICC events across the three international formats, namely, the ODI World Cup, the T20 World Cup, the Champions Trophy, and the World Test Championship Final.
Official Supporters
Royal Stag
The ICC signed a multi-year sponsorship renewal agreement with Indian whiskey brand Royal Stag ahead of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Royal Stag is to remain an ICC Official Supporter till 2027.
FanCraze
The ICC signed a multi-year agreement with FanCraze, an online platform for selling licensed digital cricket collectibles, in 2022.
As part of the deal, the two have launched a Web3 fantasy game called “Crictos Super Team”. Other initiatives of the partnership have so far included “ICC Quiz Night” and “ICC Stadium Tours”.
Near
The ICC signed a partnership agreement with Near, a chain abstraction stack that helps in creating applications, in September 2023.
Near thus acts as the ICC’s official blockchain partner, with the deal between the two parties currently set to run till the end of 2025.
Official Broadcast Partner
Disney+ Hotstar
The ICC made a massive shift in cricket broadcasting by choosing OTT streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
As part of the deal, Hotstar is to broadcast all Champions Trophy games and offer multilingual commentary (covering multiple Indian regional languages alongside English) along with real-time stats. Pre-match analysis, expert panel discussions, and interactive stats are also part of the agreement.
Star Sports remains the linear TV partner for viewers preferring traditional broadcasts.
This collaboration will also see the 2025 Champions Trophy broadcast in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan through the linear feeds of the JioStar (Disney Star) network.
Social Responsibility Partner
Cricket For Good
Cricket For Good is a worldwide community outreach effort started by the ICC with the purpose of harnessing cricket’s influence and power to improve the lives of children and families all over the world.
Cricket For Good and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) announced a five-year CSR relationship agreement in October 2015. Through this collaboration, the ICC aims to utilise its platform to advocate for children in India and other countries where cricket is popular.
During ICC events, Cricket For Good collaborates with a local community organisation as well as the ICC’s commercial partners to support activities that benefit children.
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