Asia Cup Schedule 2025: Full Match Fixtures, Dates, Venues, and Timings

The Asia Cup This is the 17th edition of the T20I tournament which is set to be hosted by the Asian Cricket Council. The first Asia Cup was held in 1984 and it has become one of the most respected cricket tournaments with millions of fans around the world. India, which is known for cricketing superpower, is the most successful team in the history of the tournament, winning the title eight times.

There are eight teams participating in the competitionthis season. Five are full member nations of the ACC (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan) and three others (UAE, Oman and Hong Kong) qualified from the ACC Premier Cup 2024. Matches will take place across two cities: Dubai, where 11 games will be played, and Abu Dhabi, where 8 will take place.

Format-wise, the eight teams will be divided into two groups. The top two sides from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, with the top two from that making the final. The possibility of India versus Pakistan meeting thrice, atleast twice will be a marquee attraction as the arch-rivals are clubbed in Group A with qualifier Hong Kong being the third team. 

Asia Cup Schedule 2025

The competition itself gets underway on September 9 with 19 T20 matches crammed into 20 days, leading to the final in Dubai on September 28.

India will play the hosts UAE on September 10 and then the arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14 in what will be the biggest distortion of the competition. The Super Four stage will follow with the final scheduled for the evening of September 28 (Dubai time). Based on the timetable released by Ascores, all games are scheduled to kick-off at 7:30 PM (IST), making it a prime-time affair for the fans. 

Where to Watch Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming Free

Fans from India can catch all matches live on Sony Sports network, which will telecast the matches on its dedicated sports channels. Furthermore, there should be an online stream through the SonyLIV, the network's live-online service, but nothing has been announced as to the final details. Details of broadcast and streaming for those residing in other countries will be shared as they become available.

FAQs

How many matches will be played in Asia Cup 2025?

The 19-match tournament will include both group games, Super fours and finals.

When does Asia Cup 2025 start?

The competition starts on 9 September 2025 and conclude after 28 September.

Where is the 2025 Asia Cup being held?

The tournament will take place in the UAE, with games held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Will Virat Kohli play in the Asia Cup 2025?

No.Virat Kohli has quit T20I, so he will not feature in this edition of Asia Cup.

Is Babar Azam playing in Asia Cup 2025?

No, Babar Azam is not a part of Pakistan's squad in the tournament.