The exclusive television broadcast rights and non-exclusive digital rights in Sri Lanka for all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asia Cup tournaments from 2025 to 2027 have been secured by Sirasa TV and TV-1, part of MTV Channel (Pvt) Ltd.
This TV deal covers the broad spectrum of Asia Cup tournaments, including Men’s T20, Men’s ODI, and Women’s Asia Cup, the most prestigious events in the Asian cricket calendar.
The broadcast rights are for 12 major tournaments over three years, including multiple Under-19 and Emerging Teams events.
The highly anticipated DP World Asia Cup 2025 (Men’s T20) will kick off on 9 September, featuring 19 matches hosted across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with cricketing giants such as India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka set to compete.
The agreement also includes coverage of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, Women’s Under-19, and Women’s Emerging Teams tournaments.
Tournament Line-Up:
- 2025
– Men’s T20 Asia Cup
– Men’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup
– Men’s Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup
– Women’s Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup
- 2026
– Women’s T20 Asia Cup
– Men’s Under-19 ODI Asia Cup
– Men’s Emerging Teams ODI Asia Cup
– Women’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup
- 2027
– Men’s ODI Asia Cup
– Men’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup
– Women’s Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup
The first tournament in the series, the DP World Asia Cup 2025 (Men’s T20), kicks off on 9 September 2025, culminating in the grand final on 28 September.
A total of 19 matches will be played across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, featuring eight top-tier teams: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka.
- Group Stage Breakdown:
Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
Each team will face the others in their group, with the top two from each group advancing to the second round.
Sri Lanka begins its campaign on 13 September against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. (Newswire)
