Bangladesh looks set to host the Asia Cup 2027, one of Asian cricket's marquee tournaments, with provisional dates and shortlisted venues now emerging. If the current planning holds, three cities are in line to stage matches next year.
Three cities in contention for matches
According to the information available, the tournament could be held in Bangladesh between June 18 and July 4, 2027. Mirpur in Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet have been proposed as the likely host cities. Syed Ibrahim Ahmed, chairman of the security committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), said the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has asked for detailed information about all three stadiums. The board is currently working to finalise its hosting preparations.
Ahmed said the ACC has been in touch with the board and has sought comprehensive details about the three proposed grounds, and he expects the process to be wrapped up in the coming days. He also revealed that Bogura's Shaheed Chandhu Stadium remains under consideration, though Mirpur, Sylhet and Chattogram are being prioritised for now since the Bogura venue will need more time to be fully ready.
A return to hosting duties after nearly a decade
Bangladesh last hosted the Asia Cup in 2016, when the tournament was played in the T20 format. Nearly ten years on, the prospect of hosting this major event again has generated considerable excitement within the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Ahmed expressed confidence that at least one match will be held in each of the three proposed cities. He said a detailed schedule will be released once final approval comes through, adding that the board's goal is to deliver a successful and memorable Asia Cup for cricket fans.
Political undercurrents will be watched closely
This edition of the tournament is unlikely to be free of political scrutiny. Cricket ties between India and Bangladesh have seen some uncertainty in the recent past, and the previous Asia Cup, played in the United Arab Emirates, was also accompanied by political controversies that drew attention. Given that backdrop, the 2027 edition will be closely watched to see whether it can proceed without similar disruptions.
Security plans firming up ahead of India's visit
Separately, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has indicated that if India's proposed limited-overs tour in September goes ahead as scheduled, special security arrangements will be put in place for the visiting team. Ahmed said security is always the top priority whenever major cricket teams tour, and the board is fully prepared on that front.
