Summary
Sky Sports New Zealand holds the Asia Cup 2023 broadcasting rights in New Zealand, with live streaming on the Sky Go app.
This year, the 16th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament is going to take place from 30 August to 17 September, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
The 2023 Asia Cup will be played out in a 50-over ODI format, serving as a fine-tuning opportunity for the Asian teams before the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup later this year.
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal will compete in the tournament. The Final match will be on 17 Sep., at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Here we prepare a detailed guide about how to watch Asia Cup 2023 in New Zealand, both on TV and live stream online.
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule
[All times in NZST]
Group Stage
Wed, Aug 30
- Pakistan vs. Nepal
- 1st Match, Group A at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
- Starts at 10:00 pm
Thu, Aug 31
- Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka
- 2nd Match, Group B at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
- Starts at 7:30 pm
Sat, Sep 02
- Pakistan vs. India
- 3rd Match, Group A at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
- Starts at 7:30 pm
Sun, Sep 03
- Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan
- 4th Match, Group B at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Starts at 8:00 pm
Mon, Sep 04
- India vs. Nepal
- 5th Match, Group A at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
- Starts at 7:30 pm
Tue, Sep 05
- Afghanistan vs. Sri Lanka
- 6th Match, Group B at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Starts at 10:00 pm
Final Four
Wed, Sep 06
- A1 vs. B2
- Super Fours, 1st Match at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Starts at 10:00 pm
Sat, Sep 09
- B1 vs. B2
- Super Fours, 2nd Match at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Starts at 8:30 pm
Sun, Sep 10
- A1 vs. A2
- Super Fours, 3rd Match at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Starts at 8:30 pm
Tue, Sep 12
- A2 vs. B1
- Super Fours, 4th Match at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Starts at 8:30 pm
Thu, Sep 14
- A1 vs. B1
- Super Fours, 5th Match at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Starts at 8:30 pm
Fri, Sep 15
- A2 vs. B2
- Super Fours, 6th Match at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Starts at 8:30 pm
Final
Sun, Sep 17
- TBC vs. TBC
- Final at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Starts at 8:30 pm
Official Broadcasters
Here are the official broadcasters of the Asia Cup 2023 in New Zealand.
| TV | Sky Sports NZ |
| Live Stream | Sky Go App |
Watch Asia Cup 2023 in New Zealand on TV
You can watch every ball of the Asia Cup 2023 live and exclusive on Sky Sports NZ in New Zealand.
Sky Sports NZ
Sky Sports is a subscription-based sports package. You can watch the Sky Sports channels on your cable or satellite TV for a simple subscription price.
Sky subscribers can add Sky Sports to their existing subscriptions for $37.99/month.
Moreover, you can purchase a standalone Sky Sports subscription which doesn’t require a Sky box.
- Choose a Week ($19.99), Month ($44.99), or Annual ($449.99) pass
- Stream just sport on selected Smart TVs, Tablets, or Mobiles
- Cancel anytime
Here’s a step-by-step guide below to watch the Asia Cup 2023 live on Sky Sports in New Zealand.
- Step 1: Make sure your cable or satellite TV plan has Sky Sports. If you don’t have Sky Sports, proceed to the next step.
- Step 2: Purchase and add the Sky Sports package to your existing Sky subscription.
- Step 3: Now, you can watch Sky Sports channels on your TV.
- Step 4: Check out the Asia Cup schedule, tune in, and enjoy live!
How to Live Stream Asia Cup in New Zealand
You can watch the live stream of all 13 games of the Asia Cup 2023 on the Sky Go app in New Zealand.
Sky Go App
The Sky Go App is the streaming home of the Sky channels.
Follow these easy steps to watch the Asia Cup 2023 live on the Sky Go App in New Zealand.
- Step 1: Download and Install the Sky Go app from your app store.
- Step 2: Open the app and log in with your Sky credentials.
- Step 3: The Sky Go app is free for Sky subscribers.
- Step 4: Now you can select the Sky Sports channels and start streaming on your device.
Is the Asia Cup 2023 Free to Watch in New Zealand?
Though Asia Cup 2023 will be on Sky Sports NZ in New Zealand, which is not free, there is a catch.
The Disney+ Hotstar app will provide the live stream of the Asia Cup 2023 for free in India. You can easily watch the app on your smartphone for free in New Zealand, just by using a VPN.
Follow these easy steps below to watch Asia Cup 2023 live for free in New Zealand.
- Download and Install a reliable and free VPN
- Open the VPN app and connect to a server in India. For example, connect to Chennai
- Now download and install the Disney+ Hotstar app from your app store
- Open the Disney+ Hotstar app. There you can easily select and start streaming the matches live for free
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