The countdown to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 has officially begun. The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the 12 venues that will host the tournament across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, marking the return of the men’s 50-over showpiece to the African continent for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century.
The tournament will feature 14 teams, going head-to-head across 57 matches. The theme for the ODI World Cup 2026, “Three Nations, One Heartbeat,” celebrates the diversity and shared culture of the three host countries. While the full schedule is yet to be announced, cricket fans around the world are already eager to know one thing—when cricket World Cup tickets will become available.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Venues
The ICC has confirmed the following host venues for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup:
South Africa
- Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
- SuperSport Park, Centurion (Tshwane)
- Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
- Kingsmead, Durban
- St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
- Boland Park, Paarl
- Buffalo Park, KuGompo City (formerly East London)
Zimbabwe
- Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Fale Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium, Victoria Falls
Namibia
- Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
The 2027 World Cup will also be Namibia’s first time hosting a senior ICC event.
Cricket World Cup 2026 Tickets
The ICC has not yet announced an official date for 2027 ODI World Cup ticket sales. However, fans can already register their themselves through the ICC official site to receive updates on ticket availability, hospitality packages, and match schedules once they are released.
Based on previous ICC events, ticket sales are expected to begin in phases once the complete fixture list is decided. Fans should sign up early, especially for high-profile matches, as there will be high demand.
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will be special with iconic venues, a revamped tournament format, and cricket returning to Africa after 24 years.
