Asia Cup 2025 Set to Be Hosted in Dubai and Abu Dhabi; Schedule Expected Soon. After much debate and speculation, the Asia Cup 2025 is finally set to go ahead. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has given the green light to the tournament and is preparing to unveil the schedule shortly.
Sources suggest the schedule could be announced within the next 24 to 48 hours, possibly as early as Saturday, July 26. The final decision came during the recent ACC meeting held in Dhaka, despite tensions stemming from regional geopolitics—specifically the strained relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh. While in-person representation was limited, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) participated virtually.
It’s understood that the ACC will roll out the tournament schedule in two phases. A partial announcement is expected on Saturday, with the full schedule likely to follow on Monday. As per early reports, the Asia Cup 2025 is slated to take place from September 10 to 28.
The entire tournament will be hosted in the UAE, with matches played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The BCCI will serve as the official host. While the final fixtures are still being finalized, the event is expected to run through the second and third weeks of September.
India and Pakistan to Face Off in Same Group at Asia Cup 2025
Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Rizwan, ICC Champions Trophy 2025, IND vs PAK, Asia Cup, Asia Cup T20. Following the recent ACC meeting, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) clarified that a few commercial matters still need to be finalized before the Asia Cup 2025 is officially confirmed. However, the BCCI has assured ACC members that the tournament schedule will be released soon through the official ACC channels.
The 2025 edition of the Asia Cup will feature eight teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, UAE, and Oman. A total of 19 matches are scheduled to be played — with arch-rivals India and Pakistan once again placed in the same group, setting the stage for another high-voltage clash.