Asia Cup 2025 schedule updated as the Emirates Cricket Board confirmed new timings and venues for the upcoming tournament. Most matches will now be played under lights in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Out of the 19 fixtures, 18 will be evening games. The only day match is UAE vs Oman on September 15 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
The Asia Cup 2025 schedule updated announcement also confirmed the split of matches across the two host cities. Dubai will stage 11 games, including the much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash on September 14 and the grand final on September 28. Abu Dhabi will host 8 matches, starting with the opener on September 9 between Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
Tickets are already on sale for fans. Prices start from AED 40 in Abu Dhabi and AED 50 in Dubai. A premium seven-match package, which includes the India-Pakistan encounter, starts from AED 1,400. Tickets can be purchased online or at stadium box offices.
The tournament features 8 teams this year, with two more added compared to the last edition. Group A includes India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman. Group B consists of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. The expanded format means more action and excitement for cricket followers.
ACC President Mohsin Naqvi said the UAE is ready to deliver a world-class event. Teams are already preparing in the region, with India arriving in Dubai on September 4.
From September 9 to 28, cricket fans can expect thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and a memorable finale in Dubai.
