The Asia Cup 2023 is all set to begin on August 30 with co-hosts Pakistan taking on debutants Nepal in the curtain raiser in Multan.
India begin their journey in the tournament on September 2 when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a titanic clash.
Here, The Sporting News gives you the details of how to watch every ball of the Asia Cup 2023 without paying a penny.
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How to watch Asia Cup 2023 free live stream on mobile
Star Sports Network have the broadcasting rights of the Asia Cup in India this year and Disney+Hotstar will be streaming the Asia Cup matches live for free.
Users of all telecom providers can access the Disney+Hotstar app for free and enjoy the matches without any extra charge.
Here's a step-by-step of how to download it on your Android mobile:
- To access Disney+Hotstar on your Android mobile phone, begin by opening the Google Play Store and searching for "Disney+Hotstar" in the search bar.
- After locating the app, download and install it on your device.
- Once the app is downloaded, open it and select the "Asia Cup" tab located in the "Sports" section.
- Click on the ‘Watch’ button on the banner to start the live stream.
Here's a step-by-step of how to download it on your iPhone:
- To access Disney+Hotstar on your iOS device, go to the App Store and search for "Disney+Hotstar."
- After locating the app, install it on your device. Once the app is installed, open it and tap on the "Asia Cup" option located in the "Sports" section.
- Click on the ‘Watch’ button on the banner to start the live stream.
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How to watch Asia Cup 2023 free online
Disney+Hotstar does not have any dedicated app or software for laptops or desktops.
Therefore you just need to visit "Hotstar.com" on a laptop or desktop where all the matches will be available for live streaming, free of charge.
How to watch Asia Cup 2023 free on a smart TV
Want to enjoy Asia Cup on a larger screen?
Cricket fans can download Disney+Hotstar on their smart TVs as well.
To download the Disney+Hotstar, you will need an Android TV or a smart TV with Tizen OS 2.4 or above (for Samsung TVs), Fire TV with OS6 or above, or webOS (LG TVs). Follow these steps to download and install the app:
- Open the app marketplace on your smart TV, such as the Play Store if you have an Android TV.
- Search for "Disney+Hotstar" within the app.
- If the app is available, download and install it.
- Open the Disney+Hotstar app and enjoy the match live!
How to watch Asia Cup 2023 free on your television
Star Sports has acquired the broadcasting rights for the Asia Cup 2023 and will be airing this year's tournaments on its channels.
Unfortunately, all Star Sports channels showing the Asia Cup are paid.
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Asia Cup 2023 full schedule, latest results and scores
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Result | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/8/2023 | Pakistan | Nepal | Pakistan won by 238 runs | Multan | 3:00pm |
| 31/8/2023 | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | Kandy | 3:00pm | |
| 2/9/2023 | Pakistan | India | Kandy | 3:00pm | |
| 3/9/2023 | Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Lahore | 3:00pm | |
| 4/9/2023 | Nepal | India | Kandy | 3:00pm | |
| 5/9/2023 | Afghanistan | Sri Lanka | Lahore | 3:00pm | |
| 6/9/2023 | A1 | B2 | Lahore | 3:00pm | |
| 9/9/2023 | B1 | B2 | Colombo | 3:00pm | |
| 10/9/2023 | A1 | A2 | Colombo | 3:00pm | |
| 12/9/2023 | A2 | B1 | Colombo | 3:00pm | |
| 14/9/2023 | A1 | B1 | Colombo | 3:00pm | |
| 15/9/2023 | A2 | A2 | Colombo | 3:00pm | |
| 17/9/2023 | Final | Colombo | 3:00pm |
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Asia Cup 2023 teams and groups
Group A
- Pakistan
- India
- Nepal
Group B
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Afghanistan
Asia Cup 2023 venues
| Stadium | City |
| Gaddafi Stadium | Lahore |
| Multan Cricket Stadium | Multan |
| R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | Kandy |