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ICC Proposes Oct 4–Nov 21, 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia

The board has provisionally approved the host split and a return to a 14‑team format with final ratification due at the ICC AGM in July.

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Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported on June 11 that the ICC board in Ahmedabad has provisionally set the tournament window for Oct 4 to Nov 21, 2027 and agreed the broad venue split.
  • South Africa is slated to stage the bulk of matches, with about 41 of 54 fixtures across eight venues, while Zimbabwe would host eight to ten games and Namibia three matches.
  • The tournament would revert to a 14‑team structure: two groups of seven, the top three from each group advancing to a Super Six phase that leads to the semifinals.
  • Victoria Falls’ new Fale Mosi‑oa‑Tunya stadium is likely to be added to Zimbabwe’s host list once construction and domestic matches are completed ahead of a planned May 2027 inauguration.
  • The World Cup will open the 2027–31 Future Tours Programme and links to ongoing ICC decisions on the World Test Championship, and Namibia must still qualify because it is not a Full Member.