Asia Cup 2025: Full Schedule, Teams, Format, and Everything You Need to Know

Asia Cup 2025: Full Schedule, Teams, Format, and Everything You Need to Know

The 2025 Men’s Asia Cup is scheduled for September 2025 and will be the 17th edition of the tournament. It will be played in the Twenty20 International (T20I) format, featuring eight teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hong Kong, and Oman

Host Country:
While India was initially announced as the host, there are indications that the tournament might be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to logistical and political considerations.

Tournament Format:

• Group Stage: Two groups of four teams each.
• Super Four: Top two teams from each group advance.
• Final: Top two teams from the Super Four stage compete for the title.

Sample Fixtures:

• Oct 1: India vs UAE – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Oct 4: India vs Pakistan – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Oct 17: Final – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Pakistan TimesIndia Today

Please note that the schedule and venues are subject to change.

Additional Information:

• India enters the tournament as the defending champion, having won the 2023 Asia Cup.
• The Asia Cup serves as a preparatory event for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which India and Sri Lanka are set to co-host