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How to Watch 2023 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup Live Online for Free Without Cable

It might feel like a year late, but the Asian Football Confederation’s 2023 Asian Cup kicks off on Friday, Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. ET and you can stream the entire tournament on Paramount+. The group stages will run over the next two weeks before the knockout rounds get underway on Sunday, Jan. 28. All of the tournament’s matches will be available on the streamer, so you will be able to get your fill of action as the squads square off for one of the biggest titles in the world. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus.

How to Watch 2023 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup

About 2023 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup

The AFC Asian Cup features 24 of the top teams from Asia including tournament favorites Japan (four-time winner), Korea Republic (two-time winner), Australia (one-time winner), and Iran (three-time winner). The tournament’s opening match features host and reigning AFC Asian Cup champion Qatar against Lebanon on Friday, Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network.

Among the notable stars set to participate in the 24-team tournament include Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae (Korea Republic), and Kaoru Mitoma and Takefusa Kubo (Japan).

In addition to live match coverage, CBS Sports Golazo Network will provide in-depth analysis of AFC Asian Cup competition across its live studio programming, including “Morning Footy,” “Box 2 Box,” and “Scoreline.” Additional matches to be simulcast on CBS Sports Golazo Network for the final group stage matchday and knockout rounds will be announced at a later date.

Can you watch 2023 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup for free?

Paramount Plus offers a 7-Day Free Trial. With your free trial, you can watch 2023 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup on Paramount Plus.

What is the 2023 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup episode schedule?

Group Stage Matchday 1

Day Time (ET) Matchup Outlet
Friday, Jan. 12 11:00 AM Qatar vs. Lebanon Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo Network
Saturday, Jan. 13 6:30 AM Australia vs. India Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo Network
Saturday, Jan. 13 9:30 AM China vs. Tajikistan Paramount+
Saturday, Jan. 13 12:30 PM Uzbekistan vs. Syria Paramount+
Sunday, Jan. 14 6:30 AM Japan vs. Vietnam Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo Network
Sunday, Jan. 14 9:30 AM United Arab Emirates vs. Hong Kong Paramount+
Sunday, Jan. 14 12:30 PM Iran vs. Palestine Paramount+
Monday, Jan. 15 6:30 AM Korea Republic vs. Bahrain Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo Network
Monday, Jan. 15 9:30 AM Indonesia vs. Iraq Paramount+
Monday, Jan. 15 12:30 PM Malaysia vs. Jordan Paramount+
Monday, Jan. 15 9:30 AM Thailand vs. Kyrgyz Republic Paramount+
Tuesday, Jan. 16 12:30 PM Saudi Arabia vs. Oman Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo Network

Group Stage Matchday 2

Day Time (ET) Matchup Outlet
Wednesday, Jan. 17 6:30 AM Lebanon vs. China Paramount+
Wednesday, Jan. 17 9:30 AM Tajikistan vs. Qatar Paramount+
Thursday, Jan. 18 6:30 AM Syria vs. Australia Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo Network
Thursday, Jan. 18 9:30 AM India vs. Uzbekistan Paramount+
Thursday, Jan. 18 12:30 PM Palestine vs. United Arab Emirates Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo Network
Friday, Jan. 19 6:30 AM Iraq vs. Japan Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo Network
Friday, Jan. 19 9:30 AM Vietnam vs. Indonesia Paramount+
Friday, Jan. 19 12:30 PM Hong Kong vs. Iran Paramount+
Saturday, Jan. 20 6:30 AM Jordan vs. Korea Republic Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo Network
Saturday, Jan. 20 9:30 AM Bahrain vs. Malaysia Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo Network
Sunday, Jan. 21 9:30 AM Oman vs. Thailand Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo Network
Sunday, Jan. 21 12:30 PM Kyrgyz Republic vs. Saudi Arabia Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo Network

Group Stage Matchday 3

Time (ET) Day Matchup Outlet
Monday, Jan. 22 10:00 AM Tajikistan vs. Lebanon Paramount+
Monday, Jan. 22 10:00 AM Qatar vs. China Paramount+
Tuesday, Jan. 23 6:30 AM Syria vs. India Paramount+
Tuesday, Jan. 23 6:30 AM Australia vs. Uzbekistan Paramount+
Tuesday, Jan. 23 10:00 AM Iran vs. United Arab Emirates Paramount+
Tuesday, Jan. 23 10:00 AM Hong Kong vs. Palestine Paramount+
Wednesday, Jan. 24 6:30 AM Iraq vs. Vietnam Paramount+
Wednesday, Jan. 24 6:30 AM Japan vs. Indonesia Paramount+
Thursday, Jan. 25 6:30 AM Korea Republic vs. Malaysia Paramount+
Thursday, Jan. 25 6:30 AM Jordan vs. Bahrain Paramount+
Thursday, Jan. 25 10:00 AM Kyrgyz Republic vs. Oman Paramount+
Thursday, Jan. 25 10:00 AM Saudi Arabia vs. Thailand Paramount+

Knockout Rounds

Matchup Day Time (ET) Outlet
Round of 16 Sunday, Jan. 28 6:30 AM Paramount+
Round of 16 Sunday, Jan. 28 11:00 AM Paramount+
Round of 16 Monday, Jan. 29 6:30 AM Paramount+
Round of 16 Monday, Jan. 29 11:00 AM Paramount+
Round of 16 Tuesday, Jan. 30 6:30 AM Paramount+
Round of 16 Tuesday, Jan. 30 11:00 AM Paramount+
Round of 16 Wednesday, Jan. 31 6:30 AM Paramount+
Round of 16 Wednesday, Jan. 31 11:00 AM Paramount+
Quarterfinals Friday, Feb. 2 6:30 AM Paramount+
Quarterfinals Friday, Feb. 2 10:30 AM Paramount+
Quarterfinals Saturday, Feb. 3 6:30 AM Paramount+
Quarterfinals Saturday, Feb. 3 10:30 AM Paramount+
Semifinals Tuesday, Feb. 6 10:00 AM Paramount+
Semifinals Wednesday, Feb. 7 10:00 AM Paramount+
Final Saturday, Feb. 10 10:00 AM Paramount+

What devices can you use to stream 2023 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup?

You can watch Paramount Plus using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

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