Streaming live on STARZPLAY: Eight nations battle for the coveted white jacket.
Dubai, UAE, 11 February 2025: STARZPLAY, the leading subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in the MENA region, has secured exclusive streaming rights for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, taking place from February 19 to March 9. Returning after an eight-year hiatus, the tournament will feature eight of the world’s top cricketing nations competing for the trophy and iconic white jacket.
This year’s Champions Trophy promises high competition, with Pakistan looking to retain their title against strong opposition. Challengers include India, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, battling it out in the ODI format.
The tournament kicks off with a crucial match between Pakistan and New Zealand, on February 19, in Karachi, Pakistan. Another highlight of the tournament will be the highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan, which will take place on February 23, in Dubai. This match is expected to draw a massive global audience, giving STARZPLAY subscribers a front-row seat to witness the historic game.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 joins a growing roster of top-tier sporting events available on the platform, solidifying STARZPLAY’s position as a leading destination for sports fans in the region. Catch every over and experience the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 live at www.starzplay.com.
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About STARZPLAY
STARZPLAY (www.starzplay.com) has ranked consistently among the region’s top three subscription video-on-demand services offering a premium entertainment and sporting experience that caters to the region’s diverse tastes. Homegrown in the UAE and expanding into one of the world’s fastest growing streaming services, STARZPLAY boasts an extensive content library spanning regional and global hits, including Hollywood movies, exclusive STARZPLAY Originals, Arabic shows, live sports, and kids’ entertainment and more – to 22 countries across MENA and Pakistan.
STARZPLAY has thousands of premium titles, including exclusive STARZPLAY Originals such as Million Dollar Listing UAE, Kaboos, Medinah, Baghdad Central, Unstoppable: The Italian Dream, Say Yes to the Dress Arabia, STARZ original content such as Power, Outlander, Spartacus and The White Queen as well as STARZPLAY Sports, the dedicated sports package covering football (Italian Serie A and Dutch Eredivisie), UFC, cricket, rugby, boxing, golf, basketball and more.
STARZPLAY has secured tie-ups with a host of leading, global studios including Lionsgate, MGM, SHOWTIME, Paramount+, Warner Bros, Universal, Discovery and Sony Studios along with regional producers such as UMS, Eagle Films and Falcon. Users can stream the discovery+ library or catch the latest Arabic series at no extra cost.
STARZPLAY has developed advanced technology and an exceptional user experience to provide premium viewing of content utilising one of the region’s first ever AI-driven curation personalization platforms that provides users with a highly customized and frictionless experience. The platform provides several interactive features, including STARZPLAY Fantasy Sports which engages fans with real-time predictions and rewards during live events. The platform also offers STARZ ON, which enables users access to thousands of hours of ad-supported movies and TV series without the need to register or subscribe. Users can also rent or buy new cinema releases with STARZPLAY Store and watch it on their own terms.
STARZPLAY has amassed over 3 million subscribers, and is installed on over 11 million devices providing streaming in HD and 4K across smart TVs, game consoles, and regional IPTV services. Its apps for iOS and Android also support offline downloads for on-the-go viewing. In 2022, E-Vision and ADQ acquired a 57% majority stake in STARZPLAY, further solidifying its position as a key player in the regional entertainment and sports landscape.
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