ICC Men Cricket World Cup 2027 The entire staging will be staged in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October-November 2027, the first time the tournament will be jointly hosted by three African countries.
For South Africa, this is a return to hosting duties after almost two decades. The country last held an ICC men’s program with the Champions Trophy in 2009, and earlier, was inaugurated in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2003 ODI World Cup. Women’s cricket has also seen major events in the Rainbow Nation, including the 2005 Women’s ODI and 2023 T20 World Cup final, where South Africa ended runners -up in Australia.
Cricket South Africa revealed places for 2027 ODI World Cup
Cricket South Africa has confirmed the construction of a local organizing committee and announced places for the showpiece event. Out of 54 matches, 44 will be hosted in South Africa, while Zimbabwe and Namibia will share 10 matches.
South Africa location
- Johannesburg – Wanderers Stadium (34,000 capacity)
- Pretoria – Centurion Park (22,000)
- Cape Town – Newlands Cricket Ground (25,000)
- Durban – Kingsmade Cricket Ground (25,000)
- Gquberha – St. George Park (19,000)
- Bloemfontein – Mangaung Oval (20,000)
- East London – Buffalo Park (16,000)
- Paral – Bolland Park (10,000)
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- Harare – Harare Sports Club (10,000)
- Bulveyo – Queens Sports Club (12,500)
- Namibia venues
- Windhok – Wanderers Cricket Ground
- Windhok – United Ground (3,000)
Note: Namibia, as a co-stagnant, still qualify through the standard ICC route as they are not a complete member.
ICC Men World Cup 2027: Major facts
- Total Match: 54
- South Africa: 44 matches
- Zimbabwe and Namibia: 10 matches
- Date: October-November 2027
- Teams: 14