Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe to co-host 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup

Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe will co-host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup from 2 October to 21 November 2027. This marks the tournament's return to Africa after 24 years. The event will feature 57 matches played across 12 venues in the three host nations.

Namibia will begin the event with three Super Series matches in Windhoek. Zimbabwe will host matches at the Harare Sports Club, Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, and the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls. South Africa will utilize eight venues, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Tshwane. The tournament final is scheduled to take place at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on 21 November, with semi-finals held in Cape Town and Tshwane.

Fourteen teams will compete in the tournament. Ten teams have already qualified, including hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, alongside major sides such as India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, England, and Bangladesh. The remaining four spots will be determined through a qualifying process.