Asian Cup 2025 Venues Unveiled by ACC President Naqvi
The much-anticipated ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 is set to kick off on September 9, 2025, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The tournament, which serves as a preparatory event for the T20 World Cup 2026 co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, will be played in the T20 format across two venues: Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Group Stage Matches
The tournament features 8 teams divided into two groups:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
- Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
The group stage matches are scheduled as follows:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (GST) | |---------|---------------------------|------------------------|------------| | Sep 9 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 10 | India vs UAE | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 11 | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 12 | Pakistan vs Oman | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 13 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 14 | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 15 | UAE vs Oman | Abu Dhabi | (Time exception) | | Sep 16 | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 17 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 17 | Pakistan vs UAE | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 18 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 19 | India vs Oman | Dubai | 6 PM |
Super Four Stage
The top 2 teams from each pool will qualify for the Super Four stage. The Super Four stage matches are scheduled as follows:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (GST) | |---------|----------------------|-----------------|------------| | Sep 20 | B1 vs B2 | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 21 | A1 vs A2 | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 23 | A2 vs B1 | Abu Dhabi | 6 PM | | Sep 24 | A1 vs B2 | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 25 | A2 vs B2 | Dubai | 6 PM | | Sep 26 | A1 vs B1 | Dubai | 6 PM |
Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi will host 8 matches, including one Super Fours clash on September 23.
Final
The top 2 teams after the Super Four stage will qualify for the final. The final will be held on September 28, 2025, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, starting at 6 PM GST.
This schedule was announced by ACC President Mohsin Naqvi, confirming the venues and timing details recently14. The event serves as preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup and will feature mostly evening matches to fit Prime Time viewing outdoors1.
Stay tuned for more updates on the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025!
- The United States (US) will likely be following the progress of the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025, as it takes place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- In the group stage, Pakistan will be playing against Oman, a match that football fans around the world will be eager to watch.
- The national cricket team of Afghanistan will be participating in the national and world stage of the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025.
- The final of the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, a venue that also hosts major sports events, such as football matches.
