The Asia Cup 2025 schedule has been officially announced, with the tournament starting on September 9 in the UAE. Defending champions India will open their campaign on September 10 against hosts UAE, while the most anticipated clash — India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 — is set for September 14 in Dubai.
With the Super 4 stage and a potential final showdown, cricket fans could witness the two arch-rivals face off up to three times in the tournament.
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Venues & Format
A total of 19 matches are listed in the Asia Cup 2025 schedule, spread across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Dubai International Stadium will stage 11 fixtures including the final, while Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium will host eight matches.
Eight teams are divided into two groups:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong China
The top two sides from each group progressed to the Super 4s, leading to the Asia Cup 2025 final on September 28 in Dubai.
Tournament Legacy of Asia Cup 2025 schedule
Since its inception in 1983, the Asia Cup has crowned the best team in the continent every two years. India remain the most successful side with eight titles, followed by Sri Lanka with six, and Pakistan with two.
This edition will be contested in the T20 format, in line with preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026. The last time the Asia Cup was played in this format was in 2022, when Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the final.
Asia Cup 2025 Full Schedule (IST)
| Date | Match | Stage | Time | Venue |
| Sept 9 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong China | Group B | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
| Sept 10 | India vs UAE | Group A | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| Sept 11 | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong China | Group B | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
| Sept 12 | Pakistan vs Oman | Group A | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| Sept 13 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Group B | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
| Sept 14 | India vs Pakistan | Group A | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| Sept 15 | UAE vs Oman | Group A | 3:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
| Sept 15 | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong China | Group B | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| Sept 16 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Group B | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
| Sept 17 | Pakistan vs UAE | Group A | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| Sept 18 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Group B | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
| Sept 19 | India vs Oman | Group A | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
| Sept 20 | Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 2 | Super 4 | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| Sept 21 | Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 2 | Super 4 | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| Sept 23 | Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 2 | Super 4 | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
| Sept 24 | Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 2 | Super 4 | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| Sept 25 | Group A Qualifier 2 vs Group B Qualifier 2 | Super 4 | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| Sept 26 | Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 1 | Super 4 | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| Sept 28 | Final | Final | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
FIBA Asia Cup 2025: Complete Guide to Host, Dates, and Qualifiers
Key Fixtures to Watch
- September 9: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong China (Opening match, Abu Dhabi)
- September 10: India vs UAE (India’s opener, Dubai)
- September 12: Pakistan vs Oman (Dubai)
- September 14: India vs Pakistan (Dubai)
- September 28: Asia Cup Final (Dubai)
The Asia Cup 2025 schedule ensures a packed calendar of high-voltage cricket, with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh leading the charge while UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong China look to make their mark on the big stage.
