How to watch Asia Cup 2023: cricket, match schedule
This year, the Asia Cup is being hosted for the first time in the stadiums of two countries, and many cricket fans want to stream the matches. Here you will learn in a couple of minutes about the channels that will show the tournament, as well as the format and schedule of the Asia Cup 2023.
When is the Asia Cup 2023?
This year, the Asia Cup is held for the 16th time and is scheduled for August 30 - September 17, after a break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The championship games will be held for the first time in two countries, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Nine matches of the Asian Cup 2023 will be held in Sri Lanka, and four more matches will be held in Pakistan. Six countries will take part in the tournament: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Nepal will participate in the Cup for the first time in history by winning the 2023 ACC Men's Premier Cup.
Of course, cricket fans are especially looking forward to the match between the two strongest national teams, India and Pakistan, which will be held on September 2 in Kandy. And the Championship will open with a match between Pakistan and Nepal on August 30 at the Cricket Stadium in Multan.
Which cities will host the Asia Cup 2023 matches?
Tournament games will be held in Colombo, Lahore, Multan and Pallekele.
How to watch Asian Cup 2023 live in India and Pakistan?
In India, the Cup will be broadcast live by Sports. Online broadcasts will be also streamed by Disney+Hotstar, and will be available on mobile devices free of charge.
In Pakistan, the matches will be broadcast by PTV Sports and Ten Sports, while in Bangladesh, the Cup will be broadcast by the Gazi TV (GTV) channel.
How to watch the 2023 Asian Cup in UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand?
In the UK and Ireland, the tournament will be broadcast on TNT Sports. In Australia, matches will be broadcast by Fox Sports and in New Zealand by Sky Sports.
Can I watch the Asia Cup 2023 in the US and Canada?
Yes, the championship matches can also be watched on the North American continent. In the USA and Canada it will be broadcast by the pay-tv channel Willow TV. In Canada, Willow TV local providers are Bell Fibe TV, DirecTV and Dish TV.
How to watch Cup Live online?
The paid platform YuppTV will stream the Asia Cup 2023 games for most regions of the world, including Asian countries, the United States, Canada and European countries. In Europe, the subscription price for the package with broadcasts of the Cup is 24.99 euros.
In addition, in Canada, online broadcasts will be streamed by Disney+Hotstar and DAZN.
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule
August 30: Pakistan vs Nepal, Multan (3:30 PM IST)
August 31: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Pallekele (1:00 PM IST)
September 2: Pakistan vs India, Pallekele (1:00 PM IST)
September 3: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Lahore (1:30 PM IST)
September 4: India vs Nepal, Pallekele (1:00 PM IST)
September 5: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Lahore (3:30 PM IST)
September 6: A1 vs B2, Lahore (3:30 PM IST)
September 9: B1 vs B2, Colombo (2:00 PM IST)
September 10: A1 vs A2, Colombo (2:00 PM IST)
September 12: A2 vs B1, Colombo (2:00 PM IST)
September 14: A1 vs B1, Colombo (2:00 PM IST)
September 15: A2 vs B2, Colombo (2:00 PM IST)
September 17: TBC vs TBC, Colombo (2:00 PM IST)