The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 is set to be a historic event, hosted jointly by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. The tournament will feature 54 matches across various venues, as announced by Cricket South Africa (CSA). This event marks a significant occasion as South Africa and Zimbabwe collaborate to host the World Cup once more, with Namibia entering the scene as a first-time host of this prestigious tournament.
South Africa will play host to the majority of the matches, with 44 games taking place in the country. The remaining 10 matches will be split between Zimbabwe and Namibia. The South African venues include the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban, Centurion Park in Pretoria, Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, St George’s Park in Gqeberha, Buffalo Park in East London, and Boland Park in Paarl. These venues are renowned for their outstanding facilities and their place in cricketing history.
Former South African Finance Minister Trevor Manuel will lead the local organizing committee, ensuring the smooth execution of the event. The matches in South Africa will be staged in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, East London, and Paarl. CSA President Pearl Mofokeng emphasized the aim to deliver a global and inspirational event that mirrors the essence of South Africa, representing its diversity, inclusiveness, and unity.
The 2027 World Cup will follow the 2003 format, featuring 14 teams split into two groups of seven. South Africa previously co-hosted the tournament in 2003 alongside Zimbabwe and Kenya, with Australia taking home the trophy.