Men's ODI World Cup 2027 set to run from October 4 to November 21
The ICC has approved dates for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup, running from October 4 to November 21 across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, with a return to the 14-team format. South Africa will host the majority of matches, while Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls will debut as a host venue with a new stadium set to open in May 2027.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup will take place from October 4 to November 21, hosted jointly by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. The tournament will restore the 14-team format, last used in 2019, after the previous two editions featured 10 teams. South Africa will host over 40 matches across eight venues, while Zimbabwe will stage 8–10 games in Harare, Bulawayo, and Victoria Falls, where a new stadium, Fale Mosi-oa-Tunya, is under construction and set to open in May 2027. Namibia will host three matches, marking the first time the World Cup returns to Africa since 2003. The tournament will serve as the opening event of the ICC’s 2027–31 Future Tours Programme, with discussions ongoing about expanding the World Test Championship to include all 12 Full Members, potentially adding Zimbabwe, Ireland, and Afghanistan. South Africa and Zimbabwe will qualify automatically as Full Members, while Namibia must secure its place through qualification. The 14 teams will be split into two groups of seven, with the top three from each advancing to a Super Six phase. The ICC Board approved the schedule in May, pending formal ratification at the Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh in July. South Africa has previously hosted major ICC events, including the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup, while Zimbabwe and Namibia co-hosted the 2024 Under-19 Men’s World Cup.
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