Mark your calendars! The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule has officially been revealed, setting the stage for a 57-match global cricket spectacle across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the fixtures in Cape Town on October 1, 2026, exactly one year before the opening phase of the tournament.
The 14-team World Cup will run from October 2 to November 21, 2027, with matches spread across 12 venues in the three African host nations.
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 |
| Dates | October 2 - November 21, 2027 |
| Hosts | South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia |
| Teams | 14 |
| Total Matches | 57 |
| Venues | 12 |
| Group Stage Begins | October 7, 2027 |
| Semi-Finals | November 17 and 18 |
| Final | November 21, Johannesburg |
Cricket World Cup 2027 Groups
The main group stage will feature 12 teams divided into two groups of six. India have been placed in a blockbuster Group A alongside Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and co-hosts Zimbabwe.
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India | New Zealand |
| Australia | South Africa |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| Afghanistan | England |
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh |
| Qualifier A | Qualifier B |
India vs Australia Opens the World Cup Group Stage
India's World Cup campaign begins with one of the biggest matches of the tournament.
India will face defending champions Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on October 7, 2027.
The contest is a rematch of the 2023 Cricket World Cup final, adding further significance to India's opening fixture.
India vs Pakistan Set for October 10 in Johannesburg
One of the most anticipated fixtures in world cricket will arrive just three days later.
India and Pakistan will meet at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on October 10, 2027.
Both teams have been drawn in Group A, ensuring another World Cup chapter in their long-standing cricket rivalry.
The Wanderers will also host the tournament final on November 21.
India's Cricket World Cup 2027 Group Stage Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 7 | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
| October 10 | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| October 14 | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| October 17 | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| October 24 | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls |
India to Play Historic World Cup Match at Victoria Falls
India's final scheduled Group A match will bring another notable moment for the tournament.
India will face co-host Zimbabwe on October 24 at the Mosi-oa-Tunya Stadium in Victoria Falls.
It will be the first Cricket World Cup match staged at the new Victoria Falls venue.
New Three-Stage Format for Cricket World Cup 2027
The 2027 tournament introduces a significantly different structure from recent editions.
Before the knockout matches, teams will progress through three competition phases: the Super Series, Group Stage and Super 7.
Stage 1: Super Series
The tournament begins in Windhoek on October 2 with a three-team Super Series involving the second, third and fourth-placed teams from the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
They will play a single round-robin competition on October 2, 4 and 6, with the leading team advancing to the main Group Stage.
Stage 2: Group Stage
Twelve teams will then compete across two groups of six, with 30 group-stage matches scheduled.
Each team plays the other five teams in its group once.
The top three teams from each group qualify for the Super 7, along with the better-performing fourth-placed team across the two groups.
Stage 3: Super 7
Seven teams will contest the Super 7 in a complete round-robin format.
Every team plays six matches, producing 21 Super 7 fixtures.
The top four teams in the Super 7 standings then qualify for the semi-finals.
Cricket World Cup 2027 Semi-Finals and Final
The first semi-final will be played at Newlands in Cape Town on November 17.
The second semi-final follows at Tshwane on November 18.
Both knockout matches have reserve days.
The tournament will then conclude at one of cricket's most famous venues, with the Wanderers in Johannesburg hosting the World Cup final on November 21, 2027.
12 Venues Across Three Host Countries
World Cup matches will be spread across eight South African venues, three Zimbabwean venues and one venue in Namibia.
South Africa
- Cape Town
- Paarl
- Johannesburg
- Tshwane
- Bloemfontein
- Durban
- KuGompo City
- Gqeberha
Zimbabwe
- Harare
- Bulawayo
- Victoria Falls
Namibia
- Windhoek
Australia Return as Defending World Champions
Australia will enter CWC27 as the defending champions following their victory over India in the 2023 final in Ahmedabad.
That history makes the October 7 India-Australia match in Cape Town one of the standout fixtures of the opening week.
South Africa Begin Against New Zealand
Co-hosts South Africa will begin their campaign against New Zealand in Cape Town, while Zimbabwe open their tournament against Qualifier A in Bulawayo.
The competition will also bring World Cup cricket to Namibia, with Windhoek staging the opening Super Series and several group-stage matches.
Cricket World Cup 2027 Ticket Ballot Opens
The ICC also opened the official ticket ballot alongside the fixture announcement on October 1, 2026.
Fans can register for matches across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia during the ballot window.
The ballot is not operated on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning valid registrations submitted during the announced window receive equal consideration.
57 Matches to Decide the 2027 World Champion
From the opening Super Series in Windhoek to the final at the Wanderers, the 2027 Cricket World Cup will feature 57 matches across 12 venues.
India's opening week alone features matches against Australia and Pakistan, while the new Super 7 format creates the possibility of further heavyweight encounters later in the tournament.
With the fixtures now confirmed, the countdown to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 has officially begun.
