2027 Cricket World Cup set for South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia

The 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be staged across three African nations—South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia—with 44 of the 54 matches to be held in eight South African venues and the remaining 10 matches shared by Zimbabwe and Namibia. The announcement also confirmed the formation of the Local Organising Committee Board, chaired by Trevor Manuel, to oversee delivery of a global event that organizers hope will expand cricket’s reach across Southern Africa and reflect the region’s diversity and culture.

South Africa will host the majority of the tournament, with matches in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, East London and Paarl. Zimbabwe and Namibia will each host a portion of the schedule, ensuring the event crosses borders and showcases a distinctly African World Cup experience. The plan marks the first time the 50-over World Cup has been staged in Africa since 2003, and comes at a moment when Cricket South Africa and its partners are seeking to boost participation and engagement across the continent through innovation and inclusive access.

Cricket South Africa underscored that the World Cup presents a rare opportunity to grow the sport...