The International Cricket Council confirmed 12 host venues and the official tournament brand for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 on Thursday, July 30, 2026, with South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia set to co-host the tournament.
South Africa will host matches across eight venues: the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, Centurion in Tshwane, Newlands in Cape Town, Kingsmead in Durban, St George’s Park in Gqeberha, Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, Boland Park in Paarl and Buffalo Park in KuGompo City.
Zimbabwe’s three venues are Harare Sports Club, Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo and the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls, while Namibia will host matches at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
The 14-team, 57-match tournament is scheduled for October and November 2027. ICC chair Jay Shah said the venue and brand reveal ‘signals the start of a journey that will unite fans around the world.’
ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta said the brand reflects ‘the energy, ambition and spirit of the event,’ with every host city set to offer fans a distinct experience.
The early announcement gives host cricket boards more than a year to finalise venue preparations, transport planning and ticket sales ahead of the tournament.
This will be the first men’s ODI World Cup hosted on African soil in 24 years, following South Africa’s staging of the 2003 edition alongside Zimbabwe and Kenya.
The tournament brand and logo were unveiled alongside the venue list at a ceremony designed to build momentum for the event more than a year ahead of the opening match.
South Africa’s eight venues include several grounds with a long Test cricket history, including Newlands in Cape Town and the Wanderers in Johannesburg, both regular hosts of international matches.
Zimbabwe’s inclusion as a co-host marks a significant moment for the country’s cricket board, which has worked to rebuild its international standing in recent years.
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