The 14-team tournament will feature 57 matches across 12 venues, with a new competition structure that includes a three-team Super Series, a 12-team group stage, a Super 7 phase and the semi-finals and final.
The group stage begins on October 7, when defending champions Australia face India in Cape Town. One of the tournament's most anticipated fixtures follows on October 10, when India meet Pakistan in Johannesburg. The World Cup final is scheduled for November 21 in Johannesburg, with November 22 reserved as a reserve day.
Quick answer: The ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 runs from October 2 to November 21, 2027. The tournament will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with 14 teams competing in 57 matches across 12 venues.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Key Dates
| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Super Series begins | October 2, 2027 | Windhoek |
| Group Stage begins | October 7, 2027 | Cape Town |
| India vs Pakistan | October 10, 2027 | Johannesburg |
| Group Stage ends | October 24, 2027 | Victoria Falls |
| Super 7 begins | October 25, 2027 | Johannesburg |
| Super 7 ends | November 14, 2027 | Durban |
| Semi-final 1 | November 17, 2027 | Cape Town |
| Semi-final 2 | November 18, 2027 | Tshwane |
| World Cup Final | November 21, 2027 | Johannesburg |
| Final reserve day | November 22, 2027 | Johannesburg |
The ICC has confirmed that both semi-finals have reserve days, while the final has a reserve day on November 22.
2027 Cricket World Cup Groups
The 12 teams entering the main group stage will be divided into two groups of six.
Group A
- India
- Australia
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
- Zimbabwe
- Qualifier A
Group B
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- England
- Bangladesh
- Qualifier B
The remaining qualification places will be determined through the 2027 Cricket World Cup Qualifier. The top-ranked qualifier goes directly into the Group Stage, while the other three qualifying teams enter the Super Series for the final Group Stage position.
Complete ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Schedule
Super Series
The tournament begins with a three-team Super Series in Windhoek, Namibia. The three teams involved will be the second-, third- and fourth-placed finishers from the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
The winner will claim the final Group Stage place.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2027 | Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 3 | Windhoek |
| October 4, 2027 | Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 2 | Windhoek |
| October 6, 2027 | Qualifier 2 vs Qualifier 3 | Windhoek |
Group Stage Fixtures
The main Group Stage begins on October 7, 2027, with India taking on Australia in Cape Town.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 7 | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
| Oct. 8 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| Oct. 8 | England vs Bangladesh | Windhoek |
| Oct. 9 | Zimbabwe vs Qualifier A | Bulawayo |
| Oct. 9 | South Africa vs New Zealand | Cape Town |
| Oct. 10 | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| Oct. 10 | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier B | Windhoek |
| Oct. 11 | Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan | Bulawayo |
| Oct. 12 | Australia vs Qualifier A | Paarl |
| Oct. 12 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | KuGompo City |
| Oct. 13 | England vs Sri Lanka | Windhoek |
| Oct. 13 | South Africa vs Qualifier B | Paarl |
| Oct. 14 | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| Oct. 15 | Pakistan vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| Oct. 15 | Zimbabwe vs Australia | Harare |
| Oct. 16 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Durban |
| Oct. 16 | South Africa vs England | Gqeberha |
| Oct. 17 | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| Oct. 17 | New Zealand vs Qualifier B | Harare |
| Oct. 18 | Australia vs Afghanistan | KuGompo City |
| Oct. 19 | Zimbabwe vs Pakistan | Harare |
| Oct. 19 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Durban |
| Oct. 20 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| Oct. 20 | England vs Qualifier B | Harare |
| Oct. 21 | Afghanistan vs Qualifier A | KuGompo City |
| Oct. 22 | Australia vs Pakistan | Paarl |
| Oct. 22 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| Oct. 23 | England vs New Zealand | Gqeberha |
| Oct. 23 | Bangladesh vs Qualifier B | Tshwane |
| Oct. 24 | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls |
Source: International Cricket Council official fixture announcement.
Pakistan's 2027 World Cup Schedule
Pakistan will be in Group A, alongside India, Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A.
Pakistan's confirmed Group Stage fixtures are:
| Date | Pakistan fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 8 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| October 15 | Pakistan vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| October 19 | Zimbabwe vs Pakistan | Harare |
| October 22 | Australia vs Pakistan | Paarl |
Pakistan's qualification for the Super 7 stage would lead to additional matches under the tournament's pre-seeded structure. Pakistan is designated as A3 for the Super 7 phase.
India vs Pakistan: 2027 World Cup Match
One of the most anticipated matches of the group stage will see India face Pakistan on October 10, 2027, in Johannesburg.
The fixture comes just three days after India's opening match against Australia in Cape Town.
India vs Pakistan 2027
Date: October 10, 2027
Venue: Johannesburg, South Africa
Stage: Group Stage
Group: Group A
The match is already one of the most prominent fixtures on the official World Cup schedule.
India's 2027 World Cup Schedule
India are in Group A alongside Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A.
| Date | India fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 7 | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
| October 10 | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| October 14 | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| October 17 | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| October 24 | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls |
India's Group Stage campaign begins with a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final against Australia.
What Is the 2027 World Cup Format?
The 2027 Cricket World Cup introduces a new multi-stage format.
The tournament has 14 teams and three competitive stages before the knockout matches.
Stage 1: Super Series
The three lowest-ranked teams entering through the World Cup qualification pathway will play a round-robin Super Series in Namibia.
Each team plays two matches.
The team finishing first advances to the main Group Stage.
Stage 2: Group Stage
The remaining 12 teams are divided into:
- Group A — six teams
- Group B — six teams
Teams play a round-robin schedule within their group.
The top three teams from each group automatically progress to the Super 7.
The best fourth-placed team across the two groups takes the seventh Super 7 position.
What Is the Super 7?
The Super 7 is a new stage of the 2027 World Cup.
Seven teams will compete in a single round-robin competition, producing 21 matches in total.
Each team will play six matches.
Importantly, points from the Group Stage do not carry into the Super 7.
The Super 7 runs from October 25 through November 14, 2027.
The four highest-ranked teams then advance to the semi-finals.
Super 7 Schedule
The ICC has pre-seeded several positions to give fans greater certainty about potential fixtures and venues.
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 25 | A2 Australia vs B3 Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| Oct. 26 | B1 New Zealand vs A3 Pakistan | Gqeberha |
| Oct. 27 | B2 South Africa vs AB4 England | Tshwane |
| Oct. 28 | A1 India vs A2 Australia | Victoria Falls |
| Oct. 29 | B1 New Zealand vs B3 Sri Lanka | KuGompo City |
| Oct. 30 | A3 Pakistan vs AB4 England | Victoria Falls |
| Oct. 31 | B2 South Africa vs A1 India | Johannesburg |
| Nov. 1 | A2 Australia vs B1 New Zealand | Victoria Falls |
| Nov. 2 | B3 Sri Lanka vs AB4 England | Cape Town |
| Nov. 3 | B2 South Africa vs A3 Pakistan | Durban |
| Nov. 4 | A1 India vs B1 New Zealand | Paarl |
| Nov. 5 | A2 Australia vs AB4 England | Durban |
| Nov. 6 | B2 South Africa vs B3 Sri Lanka | Bloemfontein |
| Nov. 7 | A1 India vs A3 Pakistan | Cape Town |
| Nov. 8 | B1 New Zealand vs AB4 England | Durban |
| Nov. 9 | B2 South Africa vs A2 Australia | Gqeberha |
| Nov. 10 | A3 Pakistan vs B3 Sri Lanka | Bloemfontein |
| Nov. 11 | A1 India vs AB4 England | Gqeberha |
| Nov. 12 | B2 South Africa vs B1 New Zealand | Cape Town |
| Nov. 13 | A2 Australia vs A3 Pakistan | Bloemfontein |
| Nov. 14 | A1 India vs B3 Sri Lanka | Durban |
Important: The team names attached to some Super 7 positions are pre-seeded. If another team qualifies and displaces a seeded team, the qualifying team assumes that position.
2027 World Cup Semi-Finals and Final
The four highest-ranked teams in the Super 7 qualify for the semi-finals.
The top-ranked Super 7 team faces the fourth-placed team, while second plays third.
Semi-Final 1
November 17, 2027 — Cape Town
Semi-Final 2
November 18, 2027 — Tshwane
Final
November 21, 2027 — Johannesburg
The final has a reserve day on November 22 if required. The semi-finals also have reserve days.
2027 Cricket World Cup Venues
The tournament will be played across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Namibia
- Namibia Cricket Ground — Windhoek
Zimbabwe
- Harare
- Bulawayo
- Mosi-oa-Tunya Stadium — Victoria Falls
South Africa
- Cape Town
- Paarl
- Johannesburg
- Tshwane
- Bloemfontein
- Durban
- KuGompo City
- Gqeberha
The tournament's geographic spread will give fans the opportunity to follow matches across three host countries, with Namibia hosting the opening Super Series.
How Many Teams Are Playing in the 2027 World Cup?
The 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup will feature 14 teams.
The tournament will consist of 57 matches across 12 venues.
South Africa and Zimbabwe qualify automatically as co-hosts, while other teams qualify through the ICC ODI rankings and the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
Where Will the 2027 Cricket World Cup Be Played?
The 2027 World Cup will be jointly hosted by:
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
It marks the return of the Men's Cricket World Cup to Africa, with South Africa and Zimbabwe previously hosting the tournament in 2003. Namibia will host World Cup matches for the first time.
When Does the 2027 Cricket World Cup Start?
The tournament officially begins on October 2, 2027, with the Super Series in Windhoek, Namibia.
The main Group Stage begins on October 7, with Australia facing India in Cape Town.
When Is the 2027 World Cup Final?
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 final is scheduled for:
November 21, 2027
Venue: Johannesburg, South Africa.
November 22 is scheduled as the reserve day.
2027 World Cup Tickets
The ICC has also opened the ticket-ballot process for the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup.
Fans can register for the ballot, with applications treated equally during the ballot period rather than on a first-come, first-served basis. The ICC says the ballot opened on October 1, 2026, alongside the schedule announcement.
Important: Entering the ballot does not guarantee tickets.
For the latest ticket information, readers should use the official ICC ticket information rather than unofficial ticket sellers.
2027 Cricket World Cup: What Happens Next?
With the schedule now confirmed, attention will turn to the remaining qualification places, squad selections, ticketing, team preparations and the eventual start of the tournament.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027?
The tournament begins on October 2, 2027, with the Super Series in Windhoek. The final is scheduled for November 21, 2027.
Where is the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
The tournament will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
When is India vs Pakistan in the 2027 World Cup?
India and Pakistan are scheduled to play on October 10, 2027, in Johannesburg.
When does Pakistan play in the 2027 World Cup?
Pakistan's Group Stage fixtures are scheduled for October 8 against Afghanistan, October 15 against Qualifier A, October 19 against Zimbabwe and October 22 against Australia.
How many teams will play in the 2027 World Cup?
There will be 14 teams in the tournament.
How many matches are in the 2027 World Cup?
The tournament is scheduled to feature 57 matches across 12 venues.
What is the Super 7 in the 2027 World Cup?
The Super 7 is a seven-team round-robin stage following the Group Stage. Each team plays six matches, with the top four advancing to the semi-finals.
Who hosts the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are the three host countries.
Official Source
The schedule and fixture information in this article are based primarily on the International Cricket Council's official 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup schedule announcement, published October 1, 2026.
Last updated: October 1, 2026