The Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 9, 2025. The tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates, specifically in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and will run until September 28, 2025. The first match of the tournament will be Afghanistan vs Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi. India, the defending champions, will start their campaign on September 10, 2025, against the United Arab Emirates. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for September 14, 2025, in Dubai.