--- title: "ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 Schedule Revealed: Full Fixtures, Groups, Venues and India Matches" url: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/icc-men-s-cricket-world-cup-2027-schedule-revealed-full-fixtures-groups-venues-and-india-matches author: "Arpan Ghosh" author_url: https://whatsthescore.in/author/arpan-ghosh author_title: "Senior Cricket Analyst, Historian & Former Cricketer" publisher: "What's The Score" category: "Cricket" type: news published: 2026-10-01T23:55:00+05:30 updated: 2026-10-01T20:54:34+05:30 reading_time_minutes: 5 tags: ["cricket news", "CWC27", "ICC", "ICC Cricket World Cup 2027", "India cricket", "India vs Australia", "India vs Pakistan", "Namibia", "ODI World Cup", "South Africa", "World Cup 2027", "World Cup 2027 Schedule", "World Cup Fixtures", "Zimbabwe"] license: "Quotation with attribution and a link is permitted. Full reproduction is not." canonical: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/icc-men-s-cricket-world-cup-2027-schedule-revealed-full-fixtures-groups-venues-and-india-matches --- # ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 Schedule Revealed: Full Fixtures, Groups, Venues and India Matches *The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule is out. The 14-team tournament runs from October 2 to November 21 across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. India open against Australia in Cape Town on October 7 before facing Pakistan in Johannesburg on October 10, with the final scheduled for November 21 at the Wanderers.* By Arpan Ghosh · 1 October 2026 · 5 min read ## Key takeaways - The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 runs from October 2 to November 21, 2027, across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. - The tournament features 14 teams, 57 matches and 12 venues across the three host nations. - The competition starts with a three-team Super Series in Windhoek on October 2, 4 and 6. - Group A: India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Qualifier A. Group B: New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh, Qualifier B. - India open against Australia in Cape Town on October 7, a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final. - India vs Pakistan is scheduled for October 10 at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. - India then face Afghanistan on October 14, Qualifier A on October 17 and Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls on October 24. - Seven teams progress to the new Super 7, where each plays the other six once; the top four advance to the semi-finals. **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.** ## Frequently asked questions ### When will the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 start? The tournament starts on October 2, 2027, with the three-team Super Series in Windhoek, Namibia. The main Group Stage begins on October 7. ### When is the Cricket World Cup 2027 final? The final will be played on November 21, 2027, at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. ### Which countries are hosting the 2027 Cricket World Cup? South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will jointly stage the tournament. ### How many matches will be played? The tournament consists of 57 matches across 12 venues. ## Sources - ICC – ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 Schedule Revealed - ICC – Complete CWC27 Fixtures, Groups and Format - ICC – World Cup 2027 Semi-Final and Final Venues - ICC – Cricket World Cup 2027 Schedule Launch and Ticket Ballot - Olympics – Cricket World Cup 2027 Full Schedule --- Originally published by What's The Score at https://whatsthescore.in/blog/icc-men-s-cricket-world-cup-2027-schedule-revealed-full-fixtures-groups-venues-and-india-matches