Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming TV Channels, Schedule, and Squad
The Cricket Asia Cup 2025 is back for the 17th edition of the tournament, which will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates and scheduled to start from September 9 to 28.
Get all the information regarding the Cricket Asia Cup 2025, including live streaming details, telecast TV channels, broadcasting rights, schedule, teams, and squad.
The UAE will host the tournament, which will be played across two stadiums (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) in the T20I format, featuring a group stage, Super Four, and a final. Featuring eight teams, including the defending champions India, along with Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong
Asia Cup Live Streaming 2025
Sony Sports Network bagged the official broadcasting rights for the Cricket Asia Cup 2025, while JioHotstar will provide the live streaming of the tournament, including the Pakistan vs India clash.
PTV Sports has purchased the broadcasting rights for the event in Pakistan. All the matches of the event will be live-streamed on Tapmad TV, Tamasha, Myco, and ARY Zap.
For fans in Canada and the United States of America, Willow TV will televise the matches online. In the United Kingdom, Fans can watch the Asia Cup 2025 live on Sky Sports and TNT UK.
Broadcasting and Telecast TV Channels
| Country | TV Channel(s) | Streaming Platform(s) |
| India | Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 1 HD, Sony Sports 2, Sony Sports Tamil) | SonyLIV, JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, A Sports, Ten Sports | Tamasha, Tapmad App |
| Sri Lanka | ITN Sri Lanka | Dialog ViU |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV (GTV), T Sports HD | Rabbitholebd |
| Afghanistan | Ariana Television Network (ATN) | RTA Sports |
| Nepal | Action Sports Channel | NetTV |
| UAE | CricLife MAX | STARZPLAY |
| Australia | Foxtel | Kayo Sports |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports | TNT Sports App |
| United States | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN+ |
Asia Cup 2025: Groups
The Asia Cup 2025, the 17th edition of the tournament, will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to September 28, 2025, in the T20I format, serving as a key preparatory event for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Below is a brief overview of the tournament details:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman
- Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
Asia Cup 2025: Venue
Matches will be played across two iconic venues in the UAE:
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai: Hosting 11 games, including the India vs Pakistan clash and the final.
- Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi: Hosting eight matches, including the opening match.
Cricket Asia Cup 2025: Opening Ceremony
While specific details about the opening ceremony are not yet confirmed, it is expected to take place on September 9, 2025, in Abu Dhabi before the first match between Afghanistan and Hong Kong, as is customary for major cricket tournaments. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) typically organizes a vibrant ceremony to mark the start of the event.
Asia Cup 2025: Format
The tournament features a total of 19 matches with the following structure:
- Group Stage: Eight teams are divided into two groups (A and B). Each team plays three round-robin matches within their group.
- Super Four Stage: The top two teams from each group advance to the Super Four, where each team plays three matches against the other qualifiers.
- Final: The top two teams from the Super Four compete in the grand final on September 28, 2025, to determine the champion.
Asia Cup 2025: Schedule
The Asia Cup 2025 kicks off on September 9 and runs through September 28, featuring 19 T20 matches across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The tournament follows a dynamic format with two groups of four teams, a Super Four stage, and a grand finale.
Key highlights include the India vs. Pakistan group-stage clash on September 14 and potential rematches in the Super Four and final. Below is the confirmed schedule, with times in UAE local time (GST, GMT+4).
| Date | Match | Time (GST) | Venue |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Afghanistan vs. Hong Kong | 2:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 10, 2025 | India vs. UAE | 6:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh | 2:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Pakistan vs. Oman | 6:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Bangladesh vs. Hong Kong | 2:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 14, 2025 | India vs. Pakistan | 6:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Afghanistan vs. Sri Lanka | 2:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 16, 2025 | UAE vs. Oman | 6:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Sri Lanka vs. Hong Kong | 2:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Pakistan vs. UAE | 6:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh | 2:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 20, 2025 | India vs. Oman | 6:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Super Four: A1 vs. B2 | 6:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Super Four: A2 vs. B1 | 6:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Super Four: A1 vs. A2 | 6:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Super Four: B1 vs. B2 | 6:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Super Four: A2 vs. B2 | 6:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Super Four: A1 vs. B1 | 6:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 28, 2025 | Final | 6:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
Teams and Squads
The Asia Cup 2025 features eight dynamic teams, showcasing a blend of cricketing powerhouses and rising stars. The five full members of the Asian Cricket Council—India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan—are joined by qualifiers UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong, who earned their spots via the 2024 ACC Men’s Premier Cup.
The official squad announcements for the Asia Cup 2025 are pending, with teams expected to finalize their 17-player rosters closer to the tournament. Below are provisional squads for major teams based on recent performances and reports, subject to change.
India Squad:
Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube.
Pakistan Squad:
Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Mohammad Haris, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Faheem Ashraf.
Sri Lanka Squad:
Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka.
Bangladesh Squad:
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Afif Hossain, Anamul Haque.
Afghanistan Squad:
TBA
UAE Squad:
TBA
Oman Squad:
TBA
Hong Kong Squad:
TBA