The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 has reached a major milestone, with the International Cricket Council set to unveil the official tournament schedule on October 1, 2026, in Cape Town.
The 14th edition of the ODI World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, marking the tournament's return to Africa after more than two decades.
The 2027 World Cup will feature 14 teams, 57 matches and 12 venues across the three host nations. Alongside the schedule announcement, the ICC will also open its global ticket ballot for fans.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027: Key Details
Details | Information |
|---|---|
Tournament | |
Edition | 14th |
Hosts | South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia |
Teams | 14 |
Matches | 57 |
Venues | 12 |
Format | ODI |
Schedule Announcement | October 1, 2026 |
Ticket Ballot | October 1–November 21, 2026 |
When Will the 2027 World Cup Schedule Be Announced?
The official ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule announcement is taking place on October 1, 2026, at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town, South Africa.
The event coincides with the one-year countdown to the tournament and will reveal the official match programme for the 2027 World Cup.
Fans can follow the schedule launch through official broadcast and digital platforms. In India, the event is being shown on JioHotstar and Star Sports, while the ICC is also streaming the launch globally on YouTube.
Where Will the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Be Played?
The 2027 World Cup will be jointly hosted by:
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Namibia
The ICC has confirmed 12 venues across the three countries. South Africa will host eight venues, Zimbabwe three and Namibia one.
South Africa
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Centurion, Tshwane
Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban
St George's Park, Gqeberha
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Boland Park, Paarl
Buffalo Park, KuGompo City
Zimbabwe
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium, Victoria Falls
Namibia
Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
The ICC has confirmed these 12 venues for the tournament.
How Many Teams Will Play in the 2027 World Cup?
The 2027 World Cup will feature 14 teams competing for the ODI world title.
The tournament will consist of 57 matches, with the competition using a new three-stage format before the semi-finals and final.
The final list of participating teams will be determined through the ICC qualification pathway.
What Is the New 2027 World Cup Format?
The 2027 edition will use a three-stage competition format.
Round 1 – Super Series
The three lowest-ranked teams among the 14 qualified sides will play a round-robin Super Series.
The team finishing first will advance to the next stage.
Round 2 – 12-Team Round
The remaining 12 teams will be divided into two groups of six.
Each group will play a round-robin competition. The top three teams from each group, along with the next-best team across the two groups, will advance to the Super 7 stage.
Round 3 – Super 7
Seven teams will compete in a round-robin stage consisting of 21 matches.
The top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals.
The team finishing first will face fourth place, while second place will meet third place in the other semi-final.
The two semi-final winners will then meet in the World Cup final.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Ticket Ballot
The ICC has opened the World Cup 2027 ticket ballot alongside the schedule announcement.
The ballot will remain open from October 1 until November 21, 2026, and fans from around the world can enter.
Entry is free and is not based on a first-come, first-served system.
Fans can:
Apply for as many matches as they wish
Treat each match application as a separate entry
Request up to four tickets per match
Select their preferred ticket category
Where demand exceeds the number of tickets available for a match, a randomised ballot will determine which successful applicants receive an opportunity to purchase tickets.
Entering the ballot does not guarantee tickets. Successful applicants will later receive information about their purchase window.
India at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027
India will be among the teams closely followed during the 2027 World Cup.
The official tournament schedule will provide details of India's opponents, match dates, venues and cities once the ICC releases the complete fixture list.
The World Cup will also be an important stage in India's preparations during the current ODI cycle.
World Cup 2027 Schedule and Fixtures
The official schedule will provide the complete programme for all 57 matches, including:
Super Series fixtures
Group-stage matches
Super 7 fixtures
Semi-finals
Final
Match dates
Venues
Host cities
Team-specific fixtures
CricRadar Update: This article should be updated with the complete fixture list once the official ICC schedule is released.
What Fans Can Expect From the 2027 World Cup
The return of the Men's Cricket World Cup to Africa will bring international cricket to venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
South Africa and Zimbabwe previously hosted the Men's World Cup in 2003, while the 2027 tournament will also mark Namibia's first time hosting matches at a Men's Cricket World Cup.
The tournament will also give the three host nations an opportunity to showcase cricket across the region while providing teams with a new competitive format.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 FAQs
When is the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027?
The Men's Cricket World Cup will take place in 2027, with South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia serving as the host nations.
Which countries are hosting the 2027 World Cup?
The three host countries are South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
How many teams will play in the World Cup?
A total of 14 teams will participate.
How many matches will be played?
The tournament will feature 57 matches across 12 venues.
When does the World Cup 2027 ticket ballot open?
The ticket ballot opens on October 1, 2026, and closes on November 21, 2026.
Is the World Cup ticket ballot free?
Yes. Entering the ballot is free. However, successful selection only provides an opportunity to purchase tickets and does not guarantee that tickets will be allocated.
How many tickets can a fan request?
Fans can request up to four tickets per match and can enter the ballot for multiple matches.
Final Word
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 is entering a significant stage with the official schedule announcement and global ticket ballot opening on October 1.
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will jointly host the 14-team tournament across 12 venues and 57 matches, with the competition returning to Africa for the first time since 2003.
For fans, the ticket ballot provides an opportunity to register for matches before the tournament begins. The official schedule will also provide the full roadmap for the competition, including fixtures, venues and match dates.
Keep checking CricRadar for the latest ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule, India fixtures, venues, tickets, squads and live-streaming updates.
