The Asia Cup 2025 is likely to kick off on September 10, with the official schedule expected to be announced in early July. Although India is the official host nation for this year’s edition, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to host most of the matches due to ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan.
Reports suggest that the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is close to finalizing the UAE as the main venue. The UAE has served as a reliable neutral ground for India-Pakistan encounters in the past and could host the entire tournament or adopt a hybrid model similar to the Asia Cup 2023, where matches were shared between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
This year’s Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format to help teams prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026. Six teams have confirmed their participation: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and the UAE.
Despite the strained diplomatic relations, neither India nor Pakistan has announced any plans to boycott the event. The India vs Pakistan clash remains the biggest draw and is expected to take place at a neutral venue, continuing the tradition of high-voltage contests between the two rivals.
Promotional teasers for the Asia Cup 2025 have already started airing on Indian television, building anticipation among fans. The complete match timings, venues, and detailed fixtures are likely to be revealed after the ACC’s meeting in early July.
Due to political tensions, India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series in over ten years, forcing organizers to rely on neutral venues for multilateral tournaments. If the UAE is confirmed as host, it will be another example of how geopolitics continues to influence cricket scheduling in the region.
With the official schedule expected soon, fans can look forward to an action-packed Asia Cup 2025 in a neutral setting, providing teams with crucial preparation ahead of the T20 World Cup next year.
