ICC Reveals 2027 World Cup Schedule, Opens Ticket Ballot
The ICC has revealed the schedule for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup and opened the ticket ballot.
The tournament runs from October 2 to November 21, 2027, across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Fourteen teams will play 57 matches. India open against Australia on October 7 at Newlands, Cape Town. India face Pakistan on October 10.
The ballot is free and open from October 1 to November 21, 2026. It is not first-come, first-served.
The schedule was unveiled at the Zeitz MOCAA museum in Cape Town. Fans can apply for tickets through the ICC website.
The final will be held in Johannesburg. Organisers expect record demand for India matches.
The tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. India open their campaign against Australia on October 7 at Newlands. The India-Pakistan clash is set for October 10. Fans can apply for tickets until November 21, 2026. The ballot is not first-come, first-served.
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