More than one million ticket applications have been submitted for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 thus far, with India-Pakistan the most sought-after clash so far.
The tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from 2 October to 21 November 2027, with matches scheduled across 12 venues in the three countries.
The ticket ballot opened on 1 October, with more than 320,000 fans registering in the first three days. The India-Pakistan match, scheduled for 10 October in Johannesburg, has attracted more than 100,000 applications.
South Africa’s clash against India follows with more than 86,000 applications, while India versus Australia has received more than 80,000.
When does the tournament start?
The tournament gets underway on 2 October 2027, with three Super Series matches in Windhoek, Namibia, determining the final team to qualify for the group stage.
The group stage begins on 7 October in Cape Town, when defending champions Australia take on India in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final.
South Africa will open its campaign against New Zealand in Cape Town on 9 October, while Zimbabwe begins its campaign on the same day against Qualifier A in Bulawayo.
The group stage runs until 24 October, followed by the Super 7 phase from 25 October to 14 November.
The top four teams after the Super 7 phase will qualify for the semi-finals.
Where will the semi-finals and final be played?
Cape Town will host the first semi-final on 17 November, with the second scheduled for Tshwane on 18 November. Both matches have reserve days.
The final will take place at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on 21 November, with 22 November set aside as a reserve day.
Which venues will host matches?
Twelve venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will stage the tournament.
In South Africa, matches will be played in Cape Town, Paarl, Johannesburg, Tshwane, Bloemfontein, Durban, KuGompo City and Gqeberha.
Zimbabwe’s venues are Harare, Bulawayo and the new Mosi-oa-Tunya Stadium in Victoria Falls. Namibia’s matches will be played at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
How much will tickets cost?
Ticket prices start at $9.62 US, approximately R158, for entry-level tickets. The highest-tier matches are priced at $31.31, around R514.
Special pricing options are also planned for families, students, pensioners, local fans, schools and community cricket clubs.
How can fans apply for tickets?
The ICC has opened a ticket ballot, allowing fans worldwide to register for the opportunity to secure tickets.
Applications do not guarantee tickets, with successful applicants subject to the ballot process.
Fans can find more information and register through the official ICC Cricket World Cup website.
Full Cricket World Cup Schedule
Super Series
Saturday, 2 October 2027 – QF1 v QF3 – Windhoek
Monday, 4 October 2027 – QF1 v QF2 – Windhoek
Wednesday, 6 October 2027 – QF2 v QF3 – Windhoek
Group Stage
Thursday, 7 October 2027 – India v Australia – Cape Town
Friday, 8 October 2027 – Pakistan v Afghanistan – Tshwane
Friday, 8 October 2027 – England v Bangladesh – Windhoek
Saturday, 9 October 2027 – Zimbabwe v Qualifier A – Bulawayo
Saturday, 9 October 2027 – South Africa v New Zealand – Cape Town
Sunday, 10 October 2027 – India v Pakistan – Johannesburg
Sunday, 10 October 2027 – Sri Lanka v Qualifier B – Windhoek
Monday, 11 October 2027 – Zimbabwe v Afghanistan – Bulawayo
Tuesday, 12 October 2027 – Australia v Qualifier A – Paarl
Tuesday, 12 October 2027 – New Zealand v Bangladesh – KuGompo City
Wednesday, 13 October 2027 – England v Sri Lanka – Windhoek
Wednesday, 13 October 2027 – South Africa v Qualifier B – Paarl
Thursday, 14 October 2027 – India v Afghanistan – Tshwane
Friday, 15 October 2027 – Pakistan v Qualifier A – Bloemfontein
Friday, 15 October 2027 – Zimbabwe v Australia – Harare
Saturday, 16 October 2027 – Sri Lanka v Bangladesh – Durban
Saturday, 16 October 2027 – South Africa v England – Gqeberha
Sunday, 17 October 2027 – India v Qualifier A – Bloemfontein
Sunday, 17 October 2027 – New Zealand v Qualifier B – Harare
Monday, 18 October 2027 – Australia v Afghanistan – KuGompo City
Tuesday, 19 October 2027 – Zimbabwe v Pakistan – Harare
Tuesday, 19 October 2027 – South Africa v Bangladesh – Durban
Wednesday, 20 October 2027 – New Zealand v Sri Lanka – Johannesburg
Wednesday, 20 October 2027 – England v Qualifier B – Harare
Thursday, 21 October 2027 – Afghanistan v Qualifier A – KuGompo City
Friday, 22 October 2027 – Australia v Pakistan – Paarl
Friday, 22 October 2027 – South Africa v Sri Lanka – Johannesburg
Saturday, 23 October 2027 – England v New Zealand – Gqeberha
Saturday, 23 October 2027 – Bangladesh v Qualifier B – Tshwane
Sunday, 24 October 2027 – Zimbabwe v India – Victoria Falls
Super 7 Stage (current seeded team in brackets)
Monday, 25 October 2027 – A2 (Australia) v B3 (Sri Lanka) – Johannesburg
Tuesday, 26 October 2027 – B1 (New Zealand) v A3 (Pakistan) – Gqeberha
Wednesday, 27 October 2027 – B2 (South Africa) v AB4 (England) – Tshwane
Thursday, 28 October 2027 – A1 (India) v A2 (Australia) – Victoria Falls
Friday, 29 October 2027 – B1 (New Zealand) v B3 (Sri Lanka) – KuGompo City
Saturday, 30 October 2027 – A3 (Pakistan) v AB4 (England) – Victoria Falls
Sunday, 31 October 2027 – B2 (South Africa) v A1 (India) – Johannesburg
Monday, 1 November 2027 – A2 (Australia) v B1 (New Zealand) – Victoria Falls
Tuesday, 2 November 2027 – B3 (Sri Lanka) v AB4 (England) – Cape Town
Wednesday, 3 November 2027 – B2 (South Africa) v A3 (Pakistan) – Durban
Thursday, 4 November 2027 – A1 (India) v B1 (New Zealand) – Paarl
Friday, 5 November 2027 – A2 (Australia) v AB4 (England) – Durban
Saturday, 6 November 2027 – B2 (South Africa) v B3 (Sri Lanka) – Bloemfontein
Sunday, 7 November 2027 – A1 (India) v A3 (Pakistan) – Cape Town
Monday, 8 November 2027 – B1 (New Zealand) v AB4 (England) – Durban
Tuesday, 9 November 2027 – B2 (South Africa) v A2 (Australia) – Gqeberha
Wednesday, 10 November 2027 – A3 (Pakistan) v B3 (Sri Lanka) – Bloemfontein
Thursday, 11 November 2027 – A1 (India) v AB4 (England) – Gqeberha
Friday, 12 November 2027 – B2 (South Africa) v B1 (New Zealand) – Cape Town
Saturday, 13 November 2027 – A2 (Australia) v A3 (Pakistan) – Bloemfontein
Sunday, 14 November 2027 – A1 (India) v B3 (Sri Lanka) – Durban
Semi Finals
Wednesday, 17 November 2027 – Semi-Final 1 – Cape Town
Thursday, 18 November 2027 – Semi-Final 2 – Tshwane
Final
Sunday, 21 November 2027 – Final – Johannesburg
