Asia Cup 2025 – All You Need to Know

If you love cricket, the Asia Cup 2025 is the event you’ll be marking on your calendar. It brings together the continent’s top teams for a fast‑paced tournament that promises big scores, tight finishes, and plenty of drama. Below you’ll find the basics – when it starts, who’s playing, where the games are held, and how you can catch every ball without missing a beat.

Match Schedule and Venues

The tournament kicks off on 20 June 2025 and runs through 5 July 2025. Ten matches are on the docket, including a group stage, semi‑finals, and the final. The host nations are India and Sri Lanka, so you’ll see games at iconic grounds like Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Chennai’s M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, and Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. Each venue offers a different pitch character – some favor spin, others help fast bowlers – which adds an extra layer of strategy for the teams.

The group stage is split into two pools. Pool A features India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Pool B has Sri Lanka, Nepal, United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong. The top two teams from each pool move to the knock‑outs. The schedule is designed to give fans a match almost every alternate day, so you won’t have long gaps between the excitement.

How to Watch Live

Streaming the Asia Cup is easier than ever. In India, the official broadcast partner is Star Sports, and you can stream the matches on Disney+ Hotstar. Sri Lankan viewers can use the Hiru TV app, while fans across the region can tune into the Asian Cricket Council’s YouTube channel for free live streams. If you prefer traditional TV, both Star Sports and Hiru TV will carry the matches on their linear channels.

For those who travel, most stadiums have reliable Wi‑Fi and dedicated mobile apps that provide live scores, commentary, and replays. Make sure your phone’s data plan includes roaming if you’re hopping between venues.

Don’t forget the post‑match analysis shows. Shows like “Cricket Live” on Star Sports break down key moments, player performances, and tactical moves, giving you a deeper understanding of the game. If you like quick updates, follow the tournament hashtag #AsiaCup2025 on Twitter – the feed is full of highlights, memes, and fan reactions.

Whether you’re a die‑hard fan or just catching the buzz, the Asia Cup 2025 offers plenty of ways to stay in the loop. Mark the dates, pick your favorite team, and set up your streaming plan now so you won’t miss any of the action. Let the cricket fever begin!