Cricket World Cup 2027

When

4 October 2027 - 21 November 2027

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Where

Host-country cricket grounds

South AfricaMultiple cities, South Africa

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About the event

The Cricket World Cup is the pinnacle of one-day international cricket, contested every four years since 1975 and followed by huge audiences across South Asia, Australia and England. Australia lead all nations with six titles. Southern Africa gets its turn as host for the 2027 edition, staged jointly by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia between October and December.

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Key figures
49 days4 October – 21 November 2027
First played1975one-day internationals
Format50 oversa day per match
Teams (2027)14co-hosted in Africa
Defending championAustralia2023 winners
Most Cricket World Cup titles (all-time)
Most Cricket World Cup titles (all-time)
3West Indies2
Stay for the event

Check-in 3 Oct, check-out 7 Oct 2027 — 4 nights around 4 October 2027 - 21 November 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.

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Host country
  • Currency: South African rand
  • Language: Afrikaans, English
  • Driving: on the left
  • Capital: Pretoria
  • Phone: +27
  • Emergency: 112
  • Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs C/M/N

Coming years

2031

India & Bangladesh

The ICC confirmed India and Bangladesh as joint hosts of the 2031 Men's ODI World Cup; the schedule was not published as of 2026-09-04.