The Asia Cup 2025 is just around the corner, bringing together the best cricketing nations of the continent for an action-packed T20 showdown.
Scheduled from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, the tournament promises thrilling encounters, from the high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash to rising teams like Oman and Hong Kong making their mark.
To help fans stay updated, we’ve put together a comprehensive FAQ covering everything — from the schedule, venues, and teams to ticket booking, match timings, and live streaming details.
Asia Cup 2025 FAQ – Everything You Need to Know About the Tournament
What is the Asia Cup 2025?
It is the 17th edition of the Men’s Asia Cup, played in the T20 International (T20I) format.
When will it take place?
From September 9 to 28, 2025, with the final on September 28.
Where is it hosted?
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — mainly Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Why UAE instead of India?
The ACC shifted the tournament from India to UAE due to political and security reasons, making UAE the neutral venue.
Which teams are competing?
Eight teams will take part:
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, Hong KongHow is the tournament structured?
Two groups of four teams each.
Top two teams in each group advance to the Super Four stage.
The top two from Super Four qualify for the Final.How many matches will be played?
There will be a total of 19 matches to be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
What time are the matches played?
Most matches start at 6:30 PM Gulf Standard Time (8 PM IST).
One afternoon slot is scheduled at 5:30 PM IST.What is the key fixture?
The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is on September 14 in Dubai.
How to get tickets?
Tickets are available via Platinumlist.net. Physical counters are also open at Dubai International Stadium and Zayed Cricket Stadium.
How to watch the matches online?
Fans in India can watch matches live on SonyLIV or via the OTTplay Premium bundle subscription.
