The men’s Asia Cup returns in 2027 in the ODI format, and the host nation is no longer a mystery, the Asian Cricket Council has confirmed Bangladesh will stage the tournament, its first Asia Cup hosting duty since 2016.
Here’s a full breakdown of the proposed venues, plus what else is on the region’s cricket calendar between now and then.
Asia Cup 2027 Venues
Asia Cup 2027 is expected to be played across three of Bangladesh’s top international grounds, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) having proposed all three to the ACC for final sign-off.
1. Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
Bangladesh’s most experienced Asia Cup venue by some distance. It hosted the 2012 and 2016 editions, including both finals, and is widely expected to stage the 2027 final along with several Super Four matches.
Asia Cup pedigree:
- Hosted the Asia Cup in 2012 and 2016
- Venue for multiple Asia Cup finals
- Expected to host the 2027 final
2. Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
A regular fixture on Bangladesh’s ODI circuit, known for a batting-friendly surface. It has hosted Asia Cup league matches in previous editions and is expected to take on a similar group-stage role in 2027.
Asia Cup pedigree:
- Hosted Asia Cup league matches in past editions
- A well-established ODI venue
- Expected to host group-stage games in 2027
3. Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
The newest of the three grounds and the one making its Asia Cup men’s debut in 2027. It’s already hosted ACC events and Women’s Asia Cup matches, giving it recent international tournament experience.
Asia Cup pedigree:
- Hosted ACC tournaments
- Hosted Women’s Asia Cup matches
- Expected to make its men’s Asia Cup debut in 2027, likely with group-stage games
What’s Confirmed vs. Still Provisional
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Host nation: Bangladesh | Confirmed by the ACC |
| Format: ODI (50-over) | Confirmed |
| Window: reportedly June 18 – July 4, 2027 | Reported, not yet officially confirmed |
| Venues: Mirpur, Chattogram, Sylhet | Proposed by BCB; ACC still reviewing venue details |
| Match-by-match venue allocation | Not yet finalized |
A fourth venue, Bogura’s Shaheed Chandu Stadium, has been floated but would only be included if it’s tournament-ready in time — Mirpur, Chattogram, and Sylhet remain the primary focus.
Before 2027: What’s on the Calendar Now
While the Asia Cup 2027 is still ahead, several Asia Cup tournaments are scheduled before it. Follow the latest fixtures, results, and updates from upcoming men’s, women’s, and age-group competitions.
ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 — Venue TBC
This is the final qualifying event feeding into Asia Cup 2027, expected to be played in August 2026.
What’s confirmed:
- Malaysia and Singapore have already qualified via the Challenger Cup
- Format: 50-over (ODI), matching the 2027 Asia Cup format
What’s still TBC:
- Host nation and venue
- Full team list and group draw
Past editions give a rough guide, the Premier Cup was hosted in Nepal (2023) and Oman (2024), so a similar rotation among the region’s stronger Associate cricket boards is plausible. We’ll update this page once the ACC confirms a host.
Cricket at the Asian Games 2026 — Confirmed
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Aichi Prefecture, Japan Dates: September 17 – October 3, 2026
Both the men’s and women’s T20 competitions at the 2026 Asian Games will be played at this single ground near Nagoya, a departure from the multi-stadium setups typical of Asia Cup and Premier Cup events, and a rare instance of top Asian cricket being played outside the sport’s usual UAE/South Asia base.
Quick Comparison
| Event | Venue Status | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Asia Cup 2027 | Host confirmed; venues proposed | Mirpur, Chattogram & Sylhet, Bangladesh |
| ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 | Not announced | TBC (expected August 2026) |
| Cricket at the Asian Games 2026 | Confirmed | Kōrogi Sports Park, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
The Bottom Line
Bangladesh’s Asia Cup return is the headline venue story right now, with Mirpur set to anchor the big matches just as it did in 2012 and 2016. The ACC still needs to formally sign off on the three proposed grounds and lock in exact dates, so treat the June–July 2027 window and venue-match pairings as likely rather than final.
In the meantime, the Premier Cup host is still unannounced and the Asian Games has already locked in Japan as its stage. We’ll keep this page updated as each of these gets confirmed.