How to watch Asia Cup 2023 for free from India: Mobile, online and TV streaming details

Ritabrata Banerjee

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The Asia Cup 2023 is all set to begin on August 30 with co-hosts Pakistan taking on debutants Nepal in the curtain raiser in Multan.

India begin their journey in the tournament on September 2 when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a titanic clash.

Here, The Sporting News gives you the details of how to watch every ball of the Asia Cup 2023 without paying a penny.

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How to watch Asia Cup 2023 free live stream on mobile

Star Sports Network have the broadcasting rights of the Asia Cup in India this year and Disney+Hotstar will be streaming the Asia Cup matches live for free.

Users of all telecom providers can access the Disney+Hotstar app for free and enjoy the matches without any extra charge.

Here's a step-by-step of how to download it on your Android mobile:

  • To access Disney+Hotstar on your Android mobile phone, begin by opening the Google Play Store and searching for "Disney+Hotstar" in the search bar.
  •  After locating the app, download and install it on your device.
  • Once the app is downloaded, open it and select the "Asia Cup" tab located in the "Sports" section.
  • Click on the ‘Watch’ button on the banner to start the live stream. 

Here's a step-by-step of how to download it on your iPhone:

  • To access Disney+Hotstar on your iOS device, go to the App Store and search for "Disney+Hotstar."
  • After locating the app, install it on your device. Once the app is installed, open it and tap on the "Asia Cup" option located in the "Sports" section.
  • Click on the ‘Watch’ button on the banner to start the live stream.

MORE: Explained: Asia Cup 2023 format

How to watch Asia Cup 2023 free online

Disney+Hotstar does not have any dedicated app or software for laptops or desktops.

Therefore you just need to visit "Hotstar.com" on a laptop or desktop where all the matches will be available for live streaming, free of charge.

How to watch Asia Cup 2023 free on a smart TV

Want to enjoy Asia Cup on a larger screen?

Cricket fans can download Disney+Hotstar on their smart TVs as well.

To download the Disney+Hotstar, you will need an Android TV or a smart TV with Tizen OS 2.4 or above (for Samsung TVs), Fire TV with OS6 or above, or webOS (LG TVs). Follow these steps to download and install the app:

  • Open the app marketplace on your smart TV, such as the Play Store if you have an Android TV.
  • Search for "Disney+Hotstar" within the app.
  • If the app is available, download and install it.
  • Open the Disney+Hotstar app and enjoy the match live!

How to watch Asia Cup 2023 free on your television

Star Sports has acquired the broadcasting rights for the Asia Cup 2023 and will be airing this year's tournaments on its channels.

Unfortunately, all Star Sports channels showing the Asia Cup are paid.

MORE: Asia Cup 2023: Teams, squads, fixtures, results, & tables

Asia Cup 2023 full schedule, latest results and scores

Date Home Team Away Team Result Venue Time (IST)
30/8/2023 Pakistan Nepal Pakistan won by 238 runs Multan 3:00pm
31/8/2023 Bangladesh Sri Lanka   Kandy 3:00pm
2/9/2023 Pakistan India   Kandy 3:00pm
3/9/2023 Afghanistan Bangladesh   Lahore 3:00pm
4/9/2023 Nepal India   Kandy 3:00pm
5/9/2023 Afghanistan Sri Lanka   Lahore 3:00pm
6/9/2023 A1 B2   Lahore 3:00pm
9/9/2023 B1 B2   Colombo 3:00pm
10/9/2023 A1 A2   Colombo 3:00pm
12/9/2023 A2 B1   Colombo 3:00pm
14/9/2023 A1 B1   Colombo 3:00pm
15/9/2023 A2 A2   Colombo 3:00pm
17/9/2023 Final     Colombo 3:00pm

MORE: India cricket squad for Asia Cup 2023

Asia Cup 2023 teams and groups

Group A

  • Pakistan
  • India
  • Nepal

Group B

  • Sri Lanka
  • Bangladesh
  • Afghanistan

Asia Cup 2023 venues

Stadium City
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
Multan Cricket Stadium Multan
R. Premadasa Stadium Colombo
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Kandy

Ritabrata Banerjee

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Ritabrata Banerjee is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.