ICC to Reveal 2027 World Cup Fixtures as Ticket Registration Opens October 1
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) will announce the schedule for the 2027 Cricket World Cup in Cape Town on Thursday, October 1. The event will mark the one-year countdown to the tournament and will also see the launch of the ticket ballot for fans.
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The 14-team competition is scheduled to begin on October 2, 2027, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, and conclude on November 21, 2027. While tickets will not go on immediate sale, supporters will be able to register for the ballot from October 1.
The tournament will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. However, Namibia’s qualification is not yet confirmed, while South Africa and Zimbabwe have secured places as host nations.
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2027 World Cup Schedule Announcement and Ticket Ballot
The schedule announcement will take place in Cape Town as part of the countdown to the 2027 edition of the men’s ODI World Cup.
Alongside the fixture list, the ICC will open registration for the ticket ballot. This will allow fans to register their interest in attending matches, although it will not mean that tickets can be purchased immediately.
Further details about ticket availability and the process are expected to be shared through the official announcement.
Eight Teams Set to Qualify Through ODI Rankings
Ten of the 14 participating teams are expected to be identified by September 30, the qualification cut-off date mentioned in the tournament plan.
South Africa and Zimbabwe will qualify automatically as hosts. The other eight places will be allocated based on the ICC ODI rankings.
According to the rankings position outlined ahead of the cut-off, the teams in line to qualify are:
| Team | ODI ranking position | India | 1 | New Zealand | 2 | Pakistan | 4 | Australia | 5 | England | 6 | Sri Lanka | 7 | Afghanistan | 8 | Bangladesh | 9 |
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South Africa, currently ranked third in the rankings, will enter as a host. This means Bangladesh, despite being ninth, is positioned to secure a place through the rankings route.
The remaining four teams will qualify through tournaments scheduled for early 2027. They will be listed in the World Cup schedule as Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2, Qualifier 3 and Qualifier 4 until their identities are confirmed.
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West Indies Face Qualification Route Through Qualifiers
The West Indies are among the teams that will need to secure qualification through the upcoming qualifiers.
The team is currently involved in an ODI series in India. However, based on the qualification picture outlined ahead of the September 30 cut-off, the West Indies will not secure a direct place through the rankings and will have to compete in the qualifying route.
Namibia, one of the three host countries, also does not yet have an assured place in the tournament, according to the information available ahead of the schedule announcement.
How the 14-Team World Cup Format Will Work
According to an ICC release, the 2027 World Cup will feature three stages before the semi-finals and final. The format begins with a Super Series involving the three lowest-ranked teams among the 14 qualified sides.
Super Series: Three Teams Compete for Progression
The tournament will open with a round-robin Super Series featuring the three lowest-ranked qualified teams.
Each side will play the others, and the team finishing at the top of the standings will advance to the next stage.
Round 2: 12 Teams in Two Groups
The second round will feature 12 teams divided into two groups of six. Each group will play a round-robin competition, accounting for 30 matches in total.
The top three teams from each group will advance. They will be joined by the next best-placed team across both groups, taking the number of teams moving into the Super 7 stage to seven.
Super 7: 21 Matches Before the Knockouts
The Super 7 stage will consist of 21 round-robin matches. The four teams finishing at the top of the standings will qualify for the semi-finals.
The semi-final match-ups will be determined by final positions:
- The team finishing first will face the fourth-placed team.
- The second-placed team will take on the third-placed team.
The winners of the two semi-finals will meet in the final on November 21, 2027, to compete for the World Cup title.
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Key Dates for the 2027 Cricket World Cup
| Event | Date | Schedule announcement and ticket ballot registration | October 1, 2026 | Scheduled tournament start | October 2, 2027 | Scheduled tournament final | November 21, 2027 | Qualifiers | Early 2027 |
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The ICC and Cricket South Africa are expected to provide further tournament details during the October 1 event.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will the 2027 Cricket World Cup schedule be announced?
The ICC and Cricket South Africa will unveil the schedule in Cape Town on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
2. When will the 2027 Cricket World Cup begin and end?
The tournament is scheduled to begin on October 2, 2027, and conclude on November 21, 2027.
3. Where will the 2027 Cricket World Cup be held?
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are the host countries. Namibia’s qualification for the tournament is not yet assured.
4. When will 2027 World Cup ticket registration open?
Registration for the ticket ballot will begin on October 1, 2026. Tickets will not be available for immediate purchase on that date.
5. Which teams are positioned to qualify through the ODI rankings?
India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are the eight teams identified as being in line to qualify through the rankings, based on the positions outlined ahead of the cut-off.
6. How many teams will play in the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
The tournament will feature 14 teams. Ten are expected to be identified by the September 30, 2026 cut-off, while four more will qualify through the qualifiers.
7. What is the format of the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
The tournament will have a three-team Super Series, a 12-team second round split into two groups, and a seven-team Super 7 stage. The top four teams from the Super 7 will advance to the semi-finals.
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