ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Dates, Venues & India Matches
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Published - 01 Oct 2026, 04:17 PM• Read time - 10 mins
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the schedule for the men’s cricket World Cup 2027 in Cape Town on Thursday, October 1. The tournament will commence on October 2, 2027, with the final scheduled for Sunday, November 21, 2027.
A total of 14 teams will be seen competing for the coveted trophy, of which South Africa and Zimbabwe have automatic qualification as hosts. On the other hand, eight teams have qualified based on the ICC ODI rankings on September 30, with India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh joining the two hosts.
The remaining four spots will be decided through the ICC Qualifiers, scheduled to take place early next year. Two-time champions West Indies will also have to go through the qualification route to secure their spot at next year's marquee event.
The tournament will be played across 12 venues in three countries.
The event will be held in the new three-stage format finalised by the ICC.
ODI World Cup 2027 Venues (Full Stadium & Host Cities List):
| Country | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Wanderers Stadium | Johannesburg |
| South Africa | Centurion | Tshwane |
| South Africa | Newlands Cricket Ground | Cape Town |
| South Africa | Kingsmead Cricket Ground | Durban |
| South Africa | St George’s Park | Gqeberha |
| South Africa | Mangaung Oval | Bloemfontein |
| South Africa | Boland Park | Paarl |
| South Africa | Buffalo Park | KuGompo City (formerly East London) |
| Zimbabwe | Harare Sports Club | Harare |
| Zimbabwe | Queens Sports Club | Bulawayo |
| Zimbabwe | Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium | Victoria Falls |
| Namibia | Namibia Cricket Ground | Windhoek |
Note: Full schedule will be updated as soon as the ICC officially announces the fixtures.
Last Updated: October 1, 2026, 5:15 PM GST/ 6:45 PM IST