Cricket World Cup 2027 Announcement Highlights: Groups, full fixtures and venues from Cape Town

Saturday, 2 October: QF1 vs QF3

Monday, 4 October: QF1 vs QF2

Wednesday, 6 October: QF2 vs QF3

Semi-final 1 is set for 17 November in Cape Town and Semi-final 2 for 18 November in Tshwane, with a reserve day for each.

The final is set for 21 November in Johannesburg, with 22 November as the reserve day if needed.

If both reach Super 7, their pre-seeded slots (India as A1, Pakistan as A3) put a possible second meeting on 7 November in Cape Town.

“The announcement of the schedule and opening of the ticket ballot are major milestones on the road to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, bringing fans one step closer to a spectacular celebration of cricket across the three nations.

“The ICC remains committed to making its World Cup events accessible to as many fans as possible, with affordable ticket prices and options that bring families, young people and local communities closer to the action.

“South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will provide an unforgettable stage for the world’s best teams, combining a deep passion for cricket, extraordinary destinations and a renowned warmth of welcome. We look forward to welcoming fans from across the world and creating memories that will last long beyond the final.”

If the seeded sides advance, India is A1, Australia A2, Pakistan A3, England AB4, New Zealand B1, South Africa B2, Sri Lanka B3. No points carry over from the groups. Super 7 runs 25 October to 14 November.

Semi-final 1 is set for 17 November. Semi-final 2 is set for 18 November. The final is set for 21 November.

India and Pakistan are set to meet on 10 October in Johannesburg in Group A of the Cricket World Cup 2027.

7 October vs Australia

10 October vs Pakistan

14 October vs Afghanistan

17 October vs Qualifier A

24 October vs Zimbabwe

India and Pakistan share Group A with Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A. That sets up a blockbuster group-stage rivalry on African soil.

South Africa

New Zealand

England

Sri Lanka

Bangladesh

Qualifier place (TBD)

India

Pakistan

Australia

Zimbabwe

Afghanistan

Qualifier place (TBD)

Zimbabwe already know the World Cup hosting drill from 2003. Namibia step into senior ICC hosting for the first time in 2027, after both countries shared the Under-19 Men’s World Cup earlier this year.

Since co-hosting the 2003 Men’s Cricket World Cup, South Africa has staged several landmark ICC events. That list includes the first Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007, the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023, the Under-19 Men’s World Cups in 2020 and 2024, and the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023.

Expect groups first, then the full fixture grid, venue allocation and the ticket ballot push. India fans are waiting on opener, group rivals and any India-Pakistan date.

Shaun Pollock, Aaron Finch and Brian Lara are present at the schedule launch, adding star power to the one-year countdown show.

The 50-over World Cup is back on African soil for the first time since 2003, when South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya hosted. This time Namibia join South Africa and Zimbabwe as co-hosts.

Next year’s World Cup brings together 14 teams for 57 matches at 12 venues, all chasing cricket’s biggest prize.

South Africa (8)

Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Centurion, Tshwane

Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town

Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban

St George’s Park, Gqeberha

Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

Boland Park, Paarl

Buffalo Park, KuGompo City (formerly East London)

Zimbabwe (3)

Harare Sports Club, Harare

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium, Victoria Falls

Namibia (1)

Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek