Everything you need to know about how to watch and live stream the 2024 AFC Asian Cup in the United States
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The Asian Cup is a competition that is steeped in history. It’s the second oldest continental soccer championship in the world and has a wealth of prestige, particularly in soccer playing nations like Japan, South Korea and Australia.
There’s some real quality on show every four years, and for many people in the United States, particularly those with Asian heritage, it’s a must watch.
It is possible to follow every match of the 2024 Asian Cup, and there are plenty of live streaming options out there for those that do…
Upcoming AFC Asian Cup scheduleFinal
02/10Jordan vs TBD10:00 AM2024 AFC Asian Cup results and watch on-demandGroup StageMatchday 1
01/12Qatar 2-0 LebanonParamount+01/13Australia 2-0 IndiaParamount+01/13China 0-0 TajikistanParamount+01/13Uzbekistan 0-0 SyriaParamount+01/14Japan 4-2 VietnamParamount+01/14UAE 3-1 Hong KongParamount+01/14Iran 4-1 PalestineParamount+01/15South Korea 3-1 BahrainParamount+01/15Indonesia 1-3 IraqParamount+01/15Malaysia 0-4 JordanParamount+01/16Thailand 2-0 KyrgyzstanParamount+01/16Saudi Arabia 2-1 OmanParamount+Matchday 2
01/17Lebanon 0-0 ChinaParamount+01/17Tajikistan 0-1 QatarParamount+01/18Syria 0-1 AustraliaParamount+01/18India 0-3 UzbekistanParamount+01/18Palestine 1-1 UAEParamount+01/19Iraq 2-1 JapanParamount+01/19Vietnam 0-1 IndonesiaParamount+01/19Hong Kong 0-1 IranParamount+01/20Jordan 2-2 South KoreaParamount+01/20Bahrain 1-0 MalaysiaParamount+01/21Oman 0-0 ThailandParamount+01/21Kyrgyzstan 0-2 Saudi ArabiaParamount+01/22Qatar 1-0 ChinaParamount+01/22Tajikistan 2-1 LebanonParamount+Matchday 3
01/22Qatar 1-0 ChinaParamount+01/22Tajikistan 2-1 LebanonParamount+01/23Australia 1-1 UzbekistanParamount+01/23Syria 1-0 IndiaParamount+01/24 Iran 2-1 United Arab EmiratesParamount+01/24Hong Kong 0-3 PalestineParamount+01/24Japan 3-1 IndonesiaParamount+01/24Iraq 3-2 VietnamParamount+01/25South Korea 3-3 MalaysiaParamount+01/25Jordan 0-1 BahrainParamount+01/25Saudi Arabia 0-0 ThailandParamount+01/25Kyrgyzstan 1-1 OmanParamount+Round of 16
01/28Australia 4-0 IndonesiaParamount+01/28Tajikistan 1 (5)-(3) 1 United Arab EmiratesParamount+01/29Iraq 2-3 JordanParamount+01/29Qatar 2-1 PalestineParamount+01/30Uzbekistan 2-1 ThailandParamount+01/30Saudi Arabia 1 (2)-(4) 1 South KoreaParamount+01/31Bahrain 1-3 JapanParamount+01/31Iran 1 (5)-(3) 1 SyriaParamount+Quarter Finals
02/02Tajikistan 0-1 JordanParamount+02/02Australia 1-2 South KoreaParamount+02/03Iran 2-1 JapanParamount+02/03Qatar 1 (3)-(2) 1 UzbekistanParamount+Semi Finals
02/06Jordan 2-0 South KoreaParamount+02/07Iran 2-3 QatarParamount+
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Which channels have the rights to Asian Cup soccer?
The Asian Cup is only available to watch through the CBS Sports network, with the channel having the broadcasting rights for the 2024 tournament. The network will show every game from the Group Stages right through to the final in mid-February.
Watch the AFC Asian Cup in the USA on Paramount+Sign up todayBest TV packages to watch the 2024 Asian Cup
There are plenty of packages out there that offer CBS Sports, so it’s finding what is the most cost efficient for you, particularly given that the competition does only roll around every four years.
However, what is useful to know is that there are many ways to watch live the Asian Cup, to suit all budgets. Here are the details on all official broadcasters with media rights, so you can enjoy the 2024 Asian Cup:
Getty Images / GOALParamount+
Paramount+ is by far the cheapest option and what’s more, there’s no contract so you can cancel your subscription straight after the Asian Cup if you so wish. It costs just $5.99 per month for the basic package, which is all you need to gain access to the full CBS network, meaning you can effectively stream the entire tournament for the cost of a beer.
There are other packages available, such as the SHOWTIME package at $11.99 which removes adverts from the on-demand content, but this does not apply to live streams.
Alongside the Asian Cup, CBS also has coverage of all UEFA’s club and international competitions, as well as the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup if you’re looking for more top-class soccer from the continent.
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While you’ll be paying significantly more for FuboTV in comparison to live streaming services from the Paramount app on your smartphone or TV, the packages they offer are also much, much bigger. The Pro package will provide you with CBS to watch the Asian Cup and is priced at $74.99 per month. However, with that you are also getting around 170 channels, many of which broadcast soccer all year round and from across the world, including the Premier League, MLS, Serie A, Bundesliga and so much more. Meaning not only do you get the Asian Cup, but also many of the leagues in which top Asian stars are playing in.
FuboTV does have a few upgrades on that package too, with the Elite ($84.99 per month) and Premier ($94.99 per month) packages both offering you even more sport.
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Alongside fuboTV, DirecTV is another package that is an option for you. However, you do need to subscribe to some of their higher end packages, with CBS only available in the Ultimate and Premier packages. These are priced at $109.99 and $154.99 per month respectively, but they do deliver a huge range of channels, and everything you’d get with FuboTV.
Of course, it’s a significant step up cost wise in comparison to Paramount+ though, so do consider how much soccer you wish to watch, alongside the likes of entertainment and movies, as they are all-in-one packages that do cover everything.
Watch CBS and the Asian Cup with DirecTVSign upGetty ImagesSummary & FAQs
If you’re simply considering watching the Asian Cup over the month period that it is on, then the Paramount+ option is certainly the best way to go. It’s cheaply priced and you can cancel your subscription following the Final of the tournament.
However, if your soccer viewing does continue all-year round and you have interest in multiple competitions, considering the packages that DirecTV and FuboTV have to offer is worth doing.
Asian Cup FAQsWhen does the 2024 Asian Cup take place?
The Asian Cup gets underway in the early stages of the year, with the Group Stage (six groups) kicking off on January 12 in Qatar, progressing through to the Final on February 10.
How does a team qualify for the Asian Cup?
Nations in Asia can qualify for the continental tournament through a qualifying stage which takes place prior to the Asian Cup tournament itself. 24 teams qualify for the AFC Asian Cup, with qualification consisting of a series of groups and rounds.
When did the Asian Cup start?
Only the Copa America is older when it comes to continental soccer championships, with the first ever Asia Cup dating back to 1956. The first winner of the competition was South Korea, who came out on top in Hong Kong, the host of the first ever trophy.
Which team has won the most Asian Cup titles?
Japan has won the most Asian Cup trophies, having lifted the title four times over the years, the last time in 2011. Qatar are the current holders, picking up their first in 2019, while Saudi Arabia has won it on three occasions alongside Iran, and South Korea twice.