Asia Cup 2025: Watch the live action right here in the UAE!
Cricket fans in Dubai have reason to rejoice as the Asia Cup 2025 is being hosted right here in the UAE this year! This marks the 17th edition of the epic tournament and the fifth time the UAE will play host to the Championship. Players from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Oman, Hong Kong, Sri lanka and the home country will be competing for the T20 title.
Are you excited to watch the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE? Here’s a comprehensive overview of the tournament including group fixtures and ticket prices, especially for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan matches of the Asia Cup in Dubai!
- Date: 9th to 28th September 2025
- Venues: Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The teams have been divided into two groups with India, Pakistan Oman and the UAE in Group A and Group B has Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong.
ASIA CUP SCHEDULE
The first game of the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE will be on 9th September in Abu Dhabi between T20 World Cup semi finalist Afghanistan and the host Hong Kong. While the final will be played in Dubai on the 28th of September.
Here’s the schedule for group matches.
Date | Matches | Host |
|---|---|---|
Date 9th September | Matches Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Host Abu Dhabi |
Date 10th September | Matches UAE vs India | Host Dubai |
Date 11th September | Matches Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Host Abu Dhabi |
Date 12th September | Matches Oman vs Pakistan | Host Dubai |
Date 13th September | Matches Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Host Abu Dhabi |
Date 14th September | Matches India vs Pakistan | Host Dubai |
Date 15th September | Matches UAE vs Oman | Host Abu Dhabi |
Date 15th September | Matches Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka | Host Dubai |
Date 16th September | Matches Afghanistan vs Bangladesh | Host Abu Dhabi |
Date 17th September | Matches UAE vs Pakistan | Host Dubai |
Date 18th September | Matches Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Host Abu Dhabi |
Date 19th September | Matches India vs Oman | Host Abu Dhabi |
The top two teams from each group will move ahead to the Super Fours, which would be played from 20th to 26th September, with the grand final scheduled for Sunday, 28th September, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Ticket prices for the Asia Cup Matches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Since the game is happening right here in the UAE, there will be plenty of fans interested in watching the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Tickets for Asia Cup are yet to go on sale.
If you prefer not to watch the Asia Cup in the stadium, there are also several sports bars in Dubai that will be live-streaming the matches. You could also watch the Asia Cup in some of the trendy restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi which are sure to live stream the games.
Remember to make reservations in advance and book tables to watch the cricket matches with your friends and family. If you prefer to watch in the comfort of your home, you can subscribe to the sports packages on STARZPLAY via CricLife MAX.
FAQs
How to commute to the stadiums for the matches ?
All of the matches will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. If you are planning to watch the Asia Cup matches in the stadiums, it’s best to be aware of their location, so you don’t end up missing out on any exciting sixes or catches while stuck in traffic.
The Asia Cup matches in Dubai will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, which is close to the apartments in Dubai Sports City. It is easily accessible by the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and is close to Motor City and Arabian Ranches. The metro station closest to Dubai Sports City is Dubai Internet City, after which you can either take a taxi or get on a bus to come to the stadium.
In Abu Dhabi, the matches for Asia Cup will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, near Khalifa City A. It is accessible by the Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road (E22) and the International Airport Road. Those travelling from Dubai, please note that it takes over an hour to drive from Downtown Dubai to the stadium.
HOW CAN I BUY ASIA CUP 2025 TICKETS?
Tickets for Asia Cup have not gone on sale yet. We will be updating this blog once they go live to explain the process.
Are you ready to watch your favourite teams battle it out for glory and bowl out their competition at the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE? We sure are! Make your bookings now and enjoy a fortnight of cricketing fun, right here in the UAE!
