ICC Cricket World Cup 2027
South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia – Hosts of a Historic Tournament
🌍 Tournament Overview
The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. A total of 54 matches will be played across these nations, making it one of the largest World Cups in cricket history.
✅ South Africa will host 44 matches
✅ Zimbabwe & Namibia will share 10 matches
✅ Featuring more cities than ever before in Southern Africa
🏟️ Host Cities in South Africa
Johannesburg
Home to the iconic Wanderers Stadium.
Pretoria
Known for SuperSport Park, a cricketing fortress.
Cape Town
Newlands offers breathtaking views of Table Mountain.
Durban
Kingsmead Stadium, famous for high-scoring thrillers.
Gqeberha
St George’s Park, rich in cricket history.
Bloemfontein
Mangaung Oval, hub of Free State cricket.
East London
Buffalo Park, intimate yet electric venue.
Paarl
Boland Park, famous for its colourful crowd atmosphere.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When will the World Cup take place?
The tournament is scheduled for early 2027, exact dates to be announced by the ICC.
How many teams will participate?
It will feature 14 teams, same as the 2015 World Cup format.
Why are Namibia and Zimbabwe co-hosts?
To promote cricket in Southern Africa and give fans across the region a chance to witness World Cup matches live.