ICC World Cup 2027 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Dates, Teams and Venues

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

The ICC World Cup 2027 schedule has been announced, with the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup set to take place from 2 October to 21 November 2027. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will jointly host the 14th edition of the ODI World Cup, featuring 14 teams, 57 matches and 12 venues.

The tournament will begin with a three-team Super Series in Windhoek, Namibia, followed by the group stage, Super 7 round, semifinals and final. One of the biggest early fixtures will be India vs Australia on 7 October in Cape Town, while India and Pakistan are scheduled to meet on 10 October in Johannesburg.

The final will take place in Johannesburg on 21 November 2027. Here is the complete ICC World Cup 2027 schedule, including the announced fixtures, match dates, groups, venues and tournament format.

ICC World Cup 2027 Schedule: Overview

The dates and tournament structure are based on the ICC’s official announcement. See the official ICC World Cup 2027 schedule.

ICC World Cup 2027 Full Schedule and Fixtures

The ICC has released the fixtures for the opening Super Series, group stage, Super 7 phase and knockout matches. The tables below follow the official published schedule.

ICC World Cup 2027 Super Series Schedule

The tournament begins with three matches in Windhoek, Namibia. The three lowest-placed teams from the 2027 World Cup Qualifier will compete for the final group-stage spot.

The participating teams will be identified through the World Cup Qualifier. The team that finishes top of the Super Series standings will advance to the group stage.

ICC World Cup 2027 Group Stage Schedule

The group stage begins on 7 October, with defending champions Australia facing India in Cape Town. The group-stage fixtures run through 24 October.

Fixture source: ICC official schedule. Qualifier A and Qualifier B refer to teams whose identities will be established through the qualification process.

ICC World Cup 2027 Super 7 Schedule

The Super 7 phase will run from 25 October to 14 November 2027. Seven teams will compete in a single round-robin format, with each team playing six matches. No points will be carried forward from the group stage.

The ICC has pre-seeded several teams to provide a clearer fixture pathway. Actual opponents may change if a team that was not originally seeded qualifies in place of a seeded team.

These are the fixtures associated with the current seeded positions. The final participants in each matchup will depend on qualification for the Super 7 stage.

ICC World Cup 2027 Semifinals and Final Schedule

The top four teams in the Super 7 standings will qualify for the semifinals. The first-placed team will face the fourth-placed team, while the second- and third-placed teams will meet in the other semifinal.

The ICC has announced reserve days for both semifinals and the final. The final’s reserve day is 22 November 2027.

ICC World Cup 2027 Schedule for India

India will play in Group A alongside Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A. India’s group-stage campaign starts against Australia on 7 October.

If India qualifies for the Super 7 phase, it will play six additional matches. The schedule includes pre-seeded fixtures against Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka, subject to the final qualification outcomes.

India’s confirmed group-stage fixtures give fans several major matches to look forward to, including the opening clash with Australia and the high-profile meeting with Pakistan.

India vs Pakistan Match Date in World Cup 2027

The India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for 10 October 2027 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The fixture falls during the opening phase of the group stage. India and Pakistan are both assigned to Group A, along with Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A.

The two teams could potentially meet again in the Super 7 phase if both qualify. The current seeded schedule also lists an India vs Pakistan fixture for 7 November in Cape Town, but that matchup depends on the final Super 7 standings and qualification.

ICC World Cup 2027 Groups and Teams

The 2027 tournament will feature 14 teams. Twelve will compete in the group stage, while the other three qualifier teams begin in the Super Series, from which one advances.

The ICC has announced the following group allocations.

Qualifier A and Qualifier B will be determined through the qualification process. The remaining three teams from the qualifier will compete in the Super Series, with the winner joining the group stage.

South Africa and Zimbabwe qualified directly as hosts, alongside the leading teams in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings at the qualification cutoff. The remaining positions will be decided through the 2027 World Cup Qualifier.

ICC World Cup 2027 Tournament Format

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will use a three-stage format before the semifinals and final.

1. Super Series

The tournament opens with three matches in Namibia from 2 to 6 October. The three lowest-placed teams from the World Cup Qualifier will play a round robin, and the winner will move into the group stage.

2. Group Stage

Twelve teams will be split into two groups of six. Each team will play the other five teams in its group once, resulting in 30 matches.

The top three teams in each group, along with the better-performing fourth-placed team across the two groups, will qualify for the Super 7.

3. Super 7

Seven teams will play a single round robin, producing 21 matches. Each side will play six matches, and group-stage points will not carry forward.

The top four teams will advance to the semifinals. The first-placed team will meet the fourth-placed team, while second place will face third place.

4. Semifinals and Final

The semifinals are scheduled for 17 and 18 November, followed by the final on 21 November 2027. The final will be held in Johannesburg.

This structure gives teams more opportunities to compete against leading opponents in the Super 7 phase before the knockout rounds.

ICC World Cup 2027 Venues and Host Countries

The World Cup will be played across 12 venues in three African countries. South Africa will host matches at eight venues, Zimbabwe at three, and Namibia at one.

Cape Town will host the opening group-stage match between India and Australia, while Johannesburg will host the India vs Pakistan fixture and the tournament final. Victoria Falls will also feature in the tournament schedule, including Zimbabwe’s group-stage match against India on 24 October.

The use of multiple venues across the three countries is expected to bring the tournament to a wide range of cricket audiences and provide visiting fans with opportunities to explore southern Africa.

How to Buy ICC World Cup 2027 Tickets

The ICC has opened a ticket ballot for fans interested in attending the 2027 tournament. The ballot allows supporters to register for an opportunity to purchase tickets for selected matches.

According to the ICC’s announcement:

• Ballot entry is free.
• Fans can enter for multiple matches.
• Each person can submit one ballot entry per match.
• When demand exceeds availability, successful applicants are selected through a randomised process.
• Successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified by email.

The announced ballot deadline is 23:59 South Africa Standard Time on 21 November 2026. Ticket registration and further information are available through the official ICC ticket ballot website.

Fans should use official ICC channels to check ticket availability, pricing, terms and any updates to the ballot process.

Conclusion

The ICC World Cup 2027 schedule features 57 matches across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from 2 October to 21 November 2027. India vs Australia will headline the opening group-stage fixtures, while India vs Pakistan is scheduled for 10 October in Johannesburg. The tournament will progress through the Super Series, group stage and Super 7 before the semifinals and final.

Fans should refer to the official ICC schedule for the latest fixture details, particularly for matches involving qualifiers and the Super 7 stage, where final participants depend on tournament results.

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