When is Asia Cup 2025 starting? Start date, key matches and venues for T20I cricket tournament

Devansh Poddar

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The ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025 is all set to kick off in September. The marquee continental event is set to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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The tournament will take place in the T20I format this year and will feature a total of eight teams that will fight for the ultimate glory. A total of 12 league games will be played, which will be followed by the Super Fours stage and the Finals. 

In the article, The Sporting News takes a look at all the key details related to the dates, venues, and matches of the Asia Cup 2025. 

When is the Asia Cup 2025 going to start?

The ACC Men's Asia Cup T20 2025 will begin on Tuesday, September 9th. The Finals of the tournament will be played on Sunday, September 28th. 

Which venues will host the Asia Cup 2025?

The ACC Men's Asia Cup will be played across two venues in the UAE

  • Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
  • Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

India will play the majority of their games in Dubai. The Final of the tournament will also be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Abu Dhabi will host a total of eight games. 

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What time will the matches at the Asia Cup 2025 start?

All the matches of the ACC Men's Asia Cup will start at 7:30 PM IST. 

Where can I watch the Asia Cup 2025 matches on TV and online in India?

The Asia Cup games will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv app, and website. 

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Key matches of the Asia Cup 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 will feature the best Asian teams, including India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The tournament will also feature three associate nations in the form of the UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong. 

READ: Asia Cup 2025: Format, teams and groups explained

Let's look at some of the key fixtures of the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. 

  • India vs UAE - Wednesday, September 10
  • Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Saturday, September 13
  • India vs Pakistan, Sunday, September 14
  • Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Tuesday, September 16
  • India vs Oman, Friday, September 19
  • Final, TBC vs TBC, Sunday, September 28

You can view the complete Asia Cup 2025 schedule here.

Devansh Poddar

Devansh Poddar is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.