- Watch Asian Games 2026 Cricket free on MeWatch (Singapore) / KBS, MBC, SBS (South Korea) / VTV (Vietnam)
- US streams — Willow TV via Sling
- Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%)
- Asian Games Cricket 2026: Thursday, September 24 – Saturday, October 3
Watch Cricket at the Asian Games live streams, as Shreyas Iyer's India enter the finals as overwhelming favorites to win gold. India have sent a full-strength squad to Japan, including Jasprit Bumrah, despite playing the West Indies in a three-match ODI series at the same time back home. Bangladesh were the only other team to send a first-choice squad, with Litton Das as captain.
This is only the fourth edition of the Asian Games to feature cricket as a competition, after the sport debuted at the 2010 Guangzhou Games. Afghanistan have won silver in all three previous editions, while Bangladesh have a gold and two bronze medals. Sri Lanka and India have won one gold apiece. India, however, did not participate in the 2010 or 2024 editions, making their debut in 2022 and being awarded gold despite the final being abandoned due to weather.
The group stages saw six teams – Japan, Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman and Nepal – compete for four quarter-final spots, while India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh went straight into the quarter-finals as the highest-seeded Full Member teams based on ICC rankings. Nepal, Afghanistan, Malaysia and Hong Kong, China came through from the group stage.
But a recurring and unfortunate theme of the Asian Games cricket tournament has been the torrential rain. The final two group-stage matches and all four quarter-finals were abandoned, with India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka progressing to the semi-finals based on their higher seeding.
India then took on Sri Lanka in the semi-final and steamrolled them. Batting first, they posted 169 before bowling Sri Lanka out for just 45. Pakistan, meanwhile, defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the first semi-final to reach their first men’s Asian Games cricket final. Can they flip the script and defeat their arch-rivals?
All matches are being played at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Nagoya, which has proven to be a difficult scoring surface given the amount of turn on offer. Before the final, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will face off in the bronze medal match.
Here's how to watch all the Asian Games 2026 cricket action from anywhere in the world, including free options.
Can you watch Cricket at Asian Games 2026 for free?
Yes. Asian Games Cricket 2026 is being shown on free-to-air MeWatch in Singapore, KBS, MBC and SBS in South Korea, VTV in Vietnam, CCTV5 in China, and RTM in Malaysia.
Finding your free stream blocked? You can use a VPN to watch the cricket for free from anywhere in the world.
Use a VPN to watch Asian Games Cricket 2026 live streams
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How to watch Cricket at Asian Games 2026 live streams in the US
In the US, dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV will broadcast cricket at the Asian Games.
If you don't have Willow TV as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.
Outside the US? Use NordVPN to watch coverage from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Cricket at Asian Games 2026 live streams in Canada
It's the same in Canada, where Willow TV is also available and will be showing the Asian Games Cricket 2026.
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How to watch Cricket at Asian Games 2026 live streams in India
In India, the 2026 Asian Games cricket matches, along with every other sport, are being shown on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available via Sony LIV.
Sony LIV subscription plans in India start at ₹599/year for the mobile-only plan, rising to ₹999/year.
Outside India? Use a VPN while you're traveling away from home to unlock your stream.
Can I watch Cricket at Asian Games 2026 in the UK or Australia?
The 2026 Asian Games Cricket haven't picked up a broadcasting partner in the UK or Australia.
If you're from Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, China or Malaysia but you're abroad for work or a vacation, however, a VPN will help you tune in to Aichi-Nagoya's cricket action. NordVPN is the one we recommend above all others.
Cricket at Asian Games 2026 Q&A
Cricket at Asian Games 2026 schedule
Thursday, September 24
1st Match, Group A: Japan vs Afghanistan
9am local, 8pm ET (Sep 23)
2nd Match, Group B: Hong Kong vs Malaysia
2pm local, 1am ET
Friday, September 25
3rd Match, Group B: Hong Kong vs Oman
9am local, 8pm ET (Sep 24)
4th Match, Group A: Afghanistan vs Nepal
2pm local, 1am ET
Saturday, September 26
5th Match, Group A: Japan vs Nepal
9am local, 8pm ET (Sep 25)
6th Match, Group B: Malaysia vs Oman
2pm local, 1am ET
Monday, September 28
1st Quarter-Final: Pakistan vs TBA
9am local, 8pm ET (Sep 27)
2nd Quarter-Final: India vs TBA
2pm local, 1am ET
Tuesday, September 29
3rd Quarter-Final: Sri Lanka vs TBA
9am local, 8pm ET (Sep 28)
4th Quarter-Final: Bangladesh vs TBA
2pm local, 1am ET
Thursday, October 1
1st Semi-Final: TBA vs TBA
9am local, 8pm ET (Sep 30)
2nd Semi-Final: TBA vs TBA
2pm local, 1am ET
Saturday, October 3
3rd Place Play-off: TBA vs TBA
9am local, 8pm ET (Oct 2)
Final: TBA vs TBA
2pm local, 1am ET
Can I watch Asian Games Cricket 2026 on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser to live stream Asian Games 2026.
You can also stay up-to-date with all of the key Asian Games moments on the official social media channels on Instagram (@AsianGames_2026), Facebook (@AsianGames2026AichiNagoya) and YouTube (@AsianGames_).
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