where to watch asia cup 2025 free

With the 2025 Asia Cup currently electrifying the cricketing world, fans across the continent are eager to catch every moment of the action. This guide provides a detailed roadmap on how and where to watch the tournament for free across various platforms, including television, mobile devices, and online streams.

The 17th edition of the Asia Cup, being played in the T20 format in the UAE from September 9th to September 28th, 2025, is in full swing.¹ As the battle for continental supremacy heats up between giants like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, alongside Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong, we break down your best options for tuning in without a subscription.

Watching for Free on Television

For fans who prefer the big-screen experience, free-to-air television channels are the best bet.

In India:

Cricket fans in India have a fantastic free option. DD Sports will be broadcasting all of India’s matches, as well as the tournament final, live and for free.2 This broadcast is available on DD Free Dish, Doordarshan’s direct-to-home satellite service.3 For all other matches, the official broadcaster is the Sony Sports Network, which requires a subscription through your DTH or cable provider.4

In Pakistan:

PTV Sports is the home of the Asia Cup for viewers in Pakistan, offering free-to-air coverage of the entire tournament.5 Cricket enthusiasts can tune in to PTV Sports on their basic television network to enjoy all the matches.

In Bangladesh:

Gazi TV (GTV) is the official broadcaster in Bangladesh.6 As a private satellite channel, its availability for free depends on the packages offered by local cable and DTH operators.

Streaming for Free on Mobile Devices

Watching on the go has never been easier, and several options are available for free mobile streaming.⁷

In Pakistan (and globally with a VPN):

The Tamasha mobile app is the standout option for free streaming.8 Available in Pakistan, this platform is officially broadcasting the entire Asia Cup 2025 live without any subscription fees. For fans outside Pakistan, including in India, accessing this stream is possible by using a reliable Virtual Private Network (VPN).9 By connecting to a server in Pakistan, you can download the Tamasha app and enjoy high-quality, free live cricket.10

In Bangladesh:

Official broadcasters Rabbithole and Toffee offer mobile apps that will be streaming the matches. While these apps are free to download, the live streams are typically supported by advertisements.

In India:

While the primary streaming service, SonyLIV, requires a premium subscription, viewers can access the free live stream of India’s matches and the final via the JioCinema app if they are a Jio subscriber, as major sporting events of national interest are often co-streamed.

Watching for Free on Desktop or Laptop

For those who want to watch on their computer, several websites provide free access to the games.¹¹

In Pakistan (and globally with a VPN):

The Tamasha platform is also accessible via its website, tamashaweb.com.12 This allows viewers to stream the matches live on their desktop or laptop browsers for free. Similar to the mobile app, users outside of Pakistan will need to use a VPN connected to a Pakistani server to access the stream.13

Unofficial Streaming Websites:

Numerous third-party websites stream live sports for free.14 However, users should exercise caution when using these sites. They often contain pop-up ads and could pose a security risk to your device. Furthermore, the video quality can be unreliable, and the streams are often subject to being taken down. For a secure and stable viewing experience, official broadcasters are always recommended.

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