Asia Cup 2025: Everything You Need to Know

Fans are buzzing about the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and you probably want the basics right away. Here’s a no‑fluff rundown of when the matches happen, where they are, who’s playing and how you can catch the action live.

When and Where – the tournament schedule

The tournament kicks off on June 12, 2025 and runs until July 5, 2025. Ten Asian nations are split into two groups of five. Each team plays every other side in its group once, so you’ll see a total of 20 group games before the knock‑outs start.

Matches are spread across three venues: the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE, the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, and the Colombo Cricket Club Ground in Sri Lanka. Organisers chose these grounds to balance travel time and give fans in different regions a chance to watch live.

The top two teams from each group move on to the semi‑finals. Winners of the semis meet in the final on July 5. If rain washes out a game, a reserve day is set for each knockout match, so the schedule stays tight.

Who’s in the race – teams and key players

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan lead the pack with strong batting line‑ups. Keep an eye on India’s young gun Shubman Gill, Pakistan’s all‑rounder Shaheen Afridi, and Afghanistan’s spin wizard Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Sri Lanka will rely on veteran Mahela Jayawardene’s experience, while Bangladesh’s Mashrafe Mortaza still commands respect as a pace bowler.

Watch the underdogs too. Nepal and the United Arab Emirates have surprised in recent qualifiers and could pull off an upset in the group stage. The tournament’s format gives every side a chance to make the semi‑finals if they click early.

How to watch – TV, streaming and tickets

In India, the matches will be on Star Sports and streamed through Disney+ Hotstar. If you’re outside the sub‑continent, look for the rights holder in your country – most European and Asian markets carry the games on Sony Ten or a local sports network.

Ticket sales opened on May 1 via the official Asia Cup portal. Prices range from ₹500 for standing areas to ₹3,500 for VIP seats. Early‑bird discounts are still available, but they disappear fast as the tournament nears.

For a stadium experience, arrive at least an hour before kickoff to clear security and grab some local snacks. Each venue offers family zones, Wi‑Fi spots and plenty of fresh juice stalls – perfect for keeping the kids happy.

If you can’t make it to a venue, the streaming apps provide a multi‑camera view, live stats and the option to replay key moments. Many services also let you set reminders for your favourite team’s games, so you never miss a toss.

That’s the quick cheat‑sheet for Asia Cup 2025. Mark the dates, grab your tickets or set up the right streaming app, and get ready for a month of high‑octane cricket across three exciting locations. See you on the field or in front of the screen!