ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027: schedule, groups and venues
The 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from 2 October to 21 November 2027. India open against Australia in Cape Town on 7 October and meet Pakistan in Johannesburg on 10 October. This page follows the build-up, the squads and every match.
The key facts below are updated every morning.
Key facts · updated 29 Oct 2026
- 338 days to the 2027 World Cup
- Dates: 2 October to 21 November 2027
- Hosts: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia
- 14 teams, 57 matches, 12 venues
- Group A: India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and a qualifier
- Group B: New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh and a qualifier
- A three-team Super Series in Windhoek from 2 October decides the last group-stage team
- India v Australia: 7 October 2027, Cape Town
- India v Pakistan: 10 October 2027, Johannesburg
- Final: 21 November 2027