AFC Asian Cup U23

The AFC U-23 Asian Cup, previously the AFC U-22 Championship and AFC U-23 Championship, is a biennial international football competition organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the men's under-23 national teams of Asia. Each edition of the tournament that is in a year divisible by four is linked to the qualification process for the Olympic Games, whereby the top three teams in the tournament qualify directly and the fourth-placed team may enter an intercontinental play-off match depending on the slot allocations.

The first edition was initially set to be held in 2013 and its qualification matches in 2014, but the finals tournament was postponed to be played in January 2014 due to the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup. In 2016 the tournament was also renamed from the "AFC U-22 Championship" to the "AFC U-23 Championship". The tournament was rebranded as the "AFC U-23 Asian Cup" in 2021.

In July 2023, the AFC announced that each non-Olympic edition of the tournament would be hosted by the same association hosting the next AFC Asian Cup. However, on 24 May 2024, AFC announced that the tournament will be held quadrennially from 2028, effectively discontinued the non-Olympic qualifiers’ editions from 2030.

The AFC Asian Cup U23 is a prestigious international football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) that features the best under-23 national teams from across Asia. Held every four years, this competition serves as a platform for young, talented players to showcase their skills on a continental stage, often acting as a stepping stone toward senior national team success and professional careers. The tournament highlights emerging football talent, fosters regional rivalry, and promotes the development of Asian football. With intense matches, passionate fans, and a celebration of youthful energy, the AFC Asian Cup U23 is a key event in the Asian football calendar, inspiring the next generation of football stars.