Asia Cup 2025: Fixtures, Venues, and Everything You Need to Know About the Battle for Asian Supremacy

Asia Cup 2025 is on the horizon — the signature cricket event in the Asian region is back in September with T20 fast-moving cricket that will see fireworks at every turn. It is your full guide to all that is in store with marquee group games, down to the showdown under the lights.

When & Where

• Dates: 9–28 September 2025
   
• Hosts: The United Arab Emirates hosts all matches, split across Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi
   
• Matches: 19 matches in total — 11 in Dubai, 8 in Abu Dhabi.

Teams & Tournament Format

Eight teams will compete:

• Automatic qualifiers: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
   
• Qualified via ACC Premier Cup: UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.

Format Overview:

• Group Stage: 2 groups of 4 teams each
   
• Super Four: The 2 best of each group have another round-robin.
   
• Final: Super Four final two compete to win the Asia Cup 2025.

Full Schedule at a Glance

(All match timings are local UAE time — 6 PM)

Date	Match	Venue
9 Sep	Afghanistan vs Hong Kong	Abu Dhabi
10 Sep	India vs UAE	Dubai
11 Sep	Bangladesh vs Hong Kong	Abu Dhabi
12 Sep	Pakistan vs Oman	Dubai
13 Sep	Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka	Abu Dhabi
14 Sep	India vs Pakistan	Dubai
15 Sep (early)	UAE vs Oman	Abu Dhabi
15 Sep (late)	Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong	Dubai
16 Sep	Bangladesh vs Afghanistan	Abu Dhabi
17 Sep	Pakistan vs UAE	Dubai
18 Sep	Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan	Abu Dhabi
19 Sep	India vs Oman	Abu Dhabi
20–26 Sep	Super Four fixtures	Dubai & Abu Dhabi
28 Sep	Final	Dubai

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match lights up on 14 September in Dubai — a highlight for fans across the region.

What Makes This Edition Special

1. Full T20 Format: Fast-paced cricket throughout—no room for slow starts.
    
2. Crucial Asia Cup 2025 Build-up: A perfect test before the 2026 T20 World Cup.
    
3. Lively Venues in UAE: Both stadiums offer top-class facilities and easy accessibility.

Preview: Who’s Worth Watching?

• India: Defending champions and tournament favorites, with a mix of explosive batters and accurate bowlers.
   
• UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong: New underdog plays further into excitement and unpredictability.
   
• Super Four Stage: Each match gets more and more significant - the best conditions and tactics will be significant.

Final Word

Asia Cup 2025 brings 19 high-adrenaline clashes across two iconic UAE stadiums. Teams will battle through group stages into a Super Four face-off, before crowning the champion in Dubai on 28 September. From group stages to the India-Pakistan thrill ride, brace for adrenaline-fueled cricket courtesy of Asia's best.

Enjoy every thrilling moment — live stream on tapmad (insert internal link) to catch all the action!