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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the 12 venues where matches will be played in the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, which will be played in southern Africa for the first time in 24 years.
South Africa will host the majority of the 54 matches, at eight venues in Johannesburg, Centurion, Durban, Gqeberha, KuGompo City, Cape Town, Paarl and Bloemfontein. The final is likely to be staged at either Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium or Newlands in Cape Town.
Zimbabwe will play between seven and 10 matches in Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. Namibia will also be part of the event with Windhoek hosting at least three of the matches.
The last time the ODI World Cup was in Africa was in 2003 when it was co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya. Since then South Africa has hosted numerous ICC events including the first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023 and both the ICC Under 19 Men’s and Women’s World Cups.
Namibia will host a senior ICC tournament for the first time. The country had also co-hosted the Men’s Under 19 World Cup with Zimbabwe earlier this year.
The 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup is scheduled to be held from October 4 to November 21, 2027.
List of Venues and Stadiums In South Africa & Zimbabwe for 2027 ODI World Cup
| Stadium | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Wanderers Stadium | Johannesburg | South Africa |
| Centurion | Tshwane | South Africa |
| Newlands Cricket Ground | Cape Town | South Africa |
| Kingsmead Cricket Ground | Durban | South Africa |
| St George’s Park | Gqeberha | South Africa |
| Mangaung Oval | Bloemfontein | South Africa |
| Boland Park | Paarl | South Africa |
| Buffalo Park | KuGompo City (formerly East London) | South Africa |
List of all 8 venues in South Africa
| Stadium | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Harare Sports Club | Harare | Zimbabwe |
| Queens Sports Club | Bulawayo | Zimbabwe |
| Fale Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium | Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe |
List of all 3 venues in Zimbabwe
ICC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah On Road to 2027 World Cup
ICC Chairman Jay Shah said, “This marks an exciting milestone on the road to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.”
“The unveiling of the host cities and the tournament brand signals the start of a journey that will unite fans around the world and build anticipation for one of our sport’s biggest global events.
“The return of this prestigious tournament to Africa after 24 years is a landmark moment for cricket. We are confident that South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will deliver an unforgettable event, showcasing the warmth, passion and rich diversity that make this region truly unique.”
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