The ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 is set to bring the biggest ODI cricket tournament back to Africa, with South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia jointly hosting the 14th edition of the men’s Cricket World Cup. The tournament will feature 14 teams, 57 matches and 12 venues, with matches scheduled from 2 October to 21 November 2027.
The 2027 World Cup will be particularly special because the men’s ODI World Cup is returning to Africa for the first time since 2003. Namibia will also host matches at a senior men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time.
The tournament will use a new three-stage competition format, beginning with a Super Series before the main Group Stage and Super 7 phase. The top teams will then battle through the semi-finals for a place in the World Cup final at the iconic Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 |
| Host Countries | South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia |
| Dates | 2 October – 21 November 2027 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Total Matches | 57 |
| Venues | 12 |
| Format | ODI |
| Final | 21 November 2027 |
| Final Venue | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| First Match | 2 October 2027 |
| Semi-Final 1 | 17 November 2027 |
| Semi-Final 2 | 18 November 2027 |
The ICC officially confirmed the full fixture list on 1 October 2026, including all scheduled Group Stage and Super 7 matches, as well as the venues for the semi-finals and final.
Host Countries for the 2027 World Cup
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 will be jointly hosted by three Southern African nations:
South Africa
South Africa will host the majority of matches, with eight venues spread across several cities. The country has a long history of hosting major international cricket events and previously hosted the 2003 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe will host World Cup matches in Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. The newly constructed Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls will provide one of the most unique settings of the tournament.
Namibia
Namibia will host matches at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The venue will stage the opening three-match Super Series as well as Group Stage fixtures.
The three countries will provide a mixture of traditional cricket grounds and new venues, making the 2027 tournament a major sporting event across Southern Africa.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Venues
A total of 12 venues will host the tournament.
South Africa Venues
- 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 Venues
- Harare Sports Club – Harare
- Queens Sports Club – Bulawayo
- Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium – Victoria Falls
Namibia Venue
- Namibia Cricket Ground – Windhoek
The ICC confirmed that South Africa will host eight venues, Zimbabwe three and Namibia one.
ICC World Cup 2027 Teams and Groups
The tournament will feature 14 teams.
The main Group Stage will contain 12 teams divided into two groups of six. The remaining three teams from the World Cup Qualifier will first play a Super Series, with the winner joining the Group Stage.
Group A
- India
- Australia
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
- Zimbabwe
- Qualifier A
Group B
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- England
- Bangladesh
- Qualifier B
The final two qualifier positions will be determined through the qualification process. The ICC has confirmed that South Africa and Zimbabwe qualify directly as hosts, while other teams qualify through the ODI rankings and World Cup Qualifier.
Tournament Format
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 will use a three-stage format before the semi-finals and final.
Round 1 – Super Series
The tournament begins on 2 October 2027 in Windhoek.
The three lowest-ranked teams emerging from the World Cup Qualifier will compete in a single round-robin Super Series. Each team will play two matches.
The team finishing at the top of the Super Series will progress to the main Group Stage.
Super Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2 October | QF1 vs QF3 | Windhoek |
| 4 October | QF1 vs QF2 | Windhoek |
| 6 October | QF2 vs QF3 | Windhoek |
Round 2 – Group Stage
The Group Stage will feature 12 teams divided into two groups of six.
Every team will play each opponent in its group once. The top three teams from each group will qualify for the Super 7 stage, along with the better-performing fourth-placed team from the two groups.
The Group Stage will begin on 7 October 2027 with a huge clash between India and Australia in Cape Town.
Full ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Group Stage Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
| 8 Oct | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| 8 Oct | England vs Bangladesh | Windhoek |
| 9 Oct | Zimbabwe vs Qualifier A | Bulawayo |
| 9 Oct | South Africa vs New Zealand | Cape Town |
| 10 Oct | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| 10 Oct | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier B | Windhoek |
| 11 Oct | Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan | Bulawayo |
| 12 Oct | Australia vs Qualifier A | Paarl |
| 12 Oct | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | KuGompo City |
| 13 Oct | England vs Sri Lanka | Windhoek |
| 13 Oct | South Africa vs Qualifier B | Paarl |
| 14 Oct | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| 15 Oct | Pakistan vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| 15 Oct | Zimbabwe vs Australia | Harare |
| 16 Oct | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Durban |
| 16 Oct | South Africa vs England | Gqeberha |
| 17 Oct | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| 17 Oct | New Zealand vs Qualifier B | Harare |
| 18 Oct | Australia vs Afghanistan | KuGompo City |
| 19 Oct | Zimbabwe vs Pakistan | Harare |
| 19 Oct | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Durban |
| 20 Oct | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| 20 Oct | England vs Qualifier B | Harare |
| 21 Oct | Afghanistan vs Qualifier A | KuGompo City |
| 22 Oct | Australia vs Pakistan | Paarl |
| 22 Oct | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| 23 Oct | England vs New Zealand | Gqeberha |
| 23 Oct | Bangladesh vs Qualifier B | Tshwane |
| 24 Oct | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls |
Super 7 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| 26 Oct | New Zealand vs Pakistan | Gqeberha |
| 27 Oct | South Africa vs England | Tshwane |
| 28 Oct | India vs Australia | Victoria Falls |
| 29 Oct | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | KuGompo City |
| 30 Oct | Pakistan vs England | Victoria Falls |
| 31 Oct | South Africa vs India | Johannesburg |
| 1 Nov | Australia vs New Zealand | Victoria Falls |
| 2 Nov | Sri Lanka vs England | Cape Town |
| 3 Nov | South Africa vs Pakistan | Durban |
| 4 Nov | India vs New Zealand | Paarl |
| 5 Nov | Australia vs England | Durban |
| 6 Nov | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Bloemfontein |
| 7 Nov | India vs Pakistan | Cape Town |
| 8 Nov | New Zealand vs England | Durban |
| 9 Nov | South Africa vs Australia | Gqeberha |
| 10 Nov | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Bloemfontein |
| 11 Nov | India vs England | Gqeberha |
| 12 Nov | South Africa vs New Zealand | Cape Town |
| 13 Nov | Australia vs Pakistan | Bloemfontein |
| 14 Nov | India vs Sri Lanka | Durban |
The exact Super 7 fixtures use pre-seeded positions for several major teams, including India, Australia, Pakistan, England, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka. If a non-seeded team qualifies in a position above a seeded team, the qualification pathway determines the corresponding Super 7 position.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Semi-Finals
The top four teams from the Super 7 standings will qualify for the semi-finals.
The first semi-final will take place in Cape Town, while the second semi-final will be played in Tshwane.
Semi-Final Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 17 November 2027 | Semi-Final 1 | Newlands, Cape Town |
| 18 November 2027 | Semi-Final 2 | Tshwane |
The ICC has confirmed that both semi-finals are scheduled as day matches, with reserve days available if required.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Final
The biggest match of the tournament will be played on 21 November 2027 at the famous Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
The winners of the two semi-finals will meet in the final to decide the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 champion.
The Wanderers is one of the most historic cricket grounds in South Africa and previously hosted the 2003 Cricket World Cup final.
Final
Date: 21 November 2027
Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Match: Semi-Final 1 Winner vs Semi-Final 2 Winner
