Who Is Hosting 2027 World Cup Cricket?
Who is hosting 2027 world cup cricket? South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will co-host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027. The tournament runs from 2 October to 21 November 2027, with 14 teams playing 57 matches across 12 venues. The final is on 21 November at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. The ICC organises the event, and Jay Shah is the ICC Chairman.
Who Is Hosting the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Three African nations will share the job: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The ICC calls the tournament "Three Nations, One Heartbeat." It is the 14th edition of the men's ODI World Cup.
- Edition: 14th ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
- Format: One Day International (ODI)
- Teams and matches: 14 teams, 57 matches
- Venues: 12 (eight in South Africa, three in Zimbabwe, one in Namibia)
- Dates: 2 October to 21 November 2027
This is the first World Cup in Africa since 2003. It is also the first time Namibia will host matches at the senior World Cup.
Who Organises the ICC World Cup?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) organises every Cricket World Cup. The ICC is the sport's global governing body. A Local Organising Committee (LOC) also helps run the event, and Trevor Manuel chairs the LOC Board.
Who Is the ICC President (Chairman) Right Now?
The ICC does not have a "president" at the top. It has a chairman, and that person is Jay Shah. He spoke at the schedule launch in Cape Town on 1 October 2026.
How Often Does the Cricket World Cup Happen?
The men's ODI World Cup takes place every four years. The 2023 edition was the 13th, and 2027 will be the 14th.
Don't mix it up with the T20 World Cup. That event runs every two years. The next one, in 2028, goes to Australia and New Zealand.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Format
The tournament has three rounds before the knockouts. This is how it works:
- Super Series (3 matches): The three lowest-ranked teams play each other in Namibia. The top team moves on.
- Group Stage (30 matches): Twelve teams split into two groups of six. Each team plays the others in its group once.
- Super 7 (21 matches): The top three from each group, plus the best fourth-placed team, play a full round robin.
- Semi-finals and Final: The top four teams from the Super 7 move on.
Group A and Group B
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Qualifier A |
| Group B | New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh, Qualifier B |
Ten teams have already qualified. The final four spots come from the World Cup Qualifier, which takes place in early 2027.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Schedule
Here are the main dates released by the ICC:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2027 | Super Series begins | Windhoek |
| 7 Oct 2027 | India v Australia | Cape Town |
| 8 Oct 2027 | Afghanistan v Pakistan | Tshwane |
| 8 Oct 2027 | England v Bangladesh | Windhoek |
| 9 Oct 2027 | Zimbabwe v Qualifier A | Bulawayo |
| 10 Oct 2027 | India v Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| 10 Oct 2027 | Sri Lanka v Qualifier B | Windhoek |
| 17 Nov 2027 | Semi-final 1 | Cape Town |
| 18 Nov 2027 | Semi-final 2 | Tshwane |
| 21 Nov 2027 | Final | Johannesburg |
Zimbabwe will also host India at Victoria Falls in Match 33. That will be a first for the Mosi-oa-Tunya Stadium.
Where Will the Final Be Played?
The final will take place at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 21 November 2027. Johannesburg also hosts the India vs Pakistan clash on 10 October.
Host Cities and Venues
- South Africa (8): Johannesburg, Tshwane, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, Paarl and KuGompo City
- Zimbabwe (3): Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls
- Namibia (1): Windhoek
Where to Watch the 2027 Cricket World Cup
The ICC has named its broadcast partners for each region. In India, JioStar holds the rights. You can watch on the Star Sports TV channels and stream live on JioHotstar.
| Country / Region | Broadcaster | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| India | JioStar | Star Sports channels, JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV, Myco | PTV, Myco |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog | DTV, Dialog Play App |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport Grandstand |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Sports Cricket |
| Australia | Prime Video | Amazon Prime Video |
| USA & Canada | Willow | Willow TV |
| Caribbean | ESPN | ESPN Caribbean, Disney+ |
| Middle East & North Africa | Etisalat | StarzPlay Cricket |
The ICC has not confirmed broadcasters for New Zealand and Bangladesh yet. Exact channel lists for each match may change, so check your local broadcaster closer to the tournament.
Note: The ICC announced these partners alongside the schedule launch in October 2026. Match start times for India viewers will be added once the ICC publishes them.
Who Won the Last Cricket World Cup?
Australia won the last World Cup in 2023. They beat India by six wickets in the final on 19 November 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Australia Win
Beat India by six wickets
240 All Out
India batted first
Chased 241
Won in the 43rd over
Travis Head
137 off 120 balls
Marnus Labuschagne
A steady 58
Sixth Title
Most by any team
India had won all ten of their earlier matches.
India's two titles came in 1983 and 2011. India fans can also read how many T20 World Cups India has won and how many times India has won the Asia Cup.
Where to Watch the 2027 Cricket World Cup
In India, you can watch the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 on the Star Sports Network on TV. You can stream it live on JioHotstar. JioStar holds the ICC broadcast rights in India.
Fans in other countries can use the ICC's broadcast partners below:
| Country / Region | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV, Geo Super | Myco, Tamasha |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport app |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Sports |
| Australia | Prime Video | Amazon Prime Video |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV app |
| Caribbean | ESPN Caribbean | Disney+ |
| UAE & Middle East | - | StarzPlay Cricket |
Can I Watch the World Cup Live on Mobile?
Yes. In India, JioHotstar streams matches live on mobile, tablet and laptop. In other regions, use the streaming apps listed in the table.
Note: These are the ICC's broadcast partners. Exact channel names, match timings and subscription details can change, and the ICC will confirm them closer to the tournament. Check icc-cricket.com before match day.
Ticket Information
The ticket ballot opened on 1 October 2026 and closes at 23:59 SAST on 21 November 2026. Entry is free. Prices run from about USD 9.50 to USD 30, and the ICC also offers family bundles and student pricing.
The ballot is not first-come, first-served. If demand is high, the ICC picks winners at random. Register at tickets.cricketworldcup.com.
Note: Qualifier A, Qualifier B and the Super Series teams are not decided yet. Fixtures and venues can change, so check icc-cricket.com for the latest updates.
Final Thoughts
So, who is hosting 2027 world cup cricket? South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Defending champions Australia face India in the opener on 7 October. Fans can also look forward to India vs Pakistan in Johannesburg three days later.
Save the dates and enter the ballot early. Africa is ready to host a great World Cup.