ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Venues: Stadiums, Host Cities and Match Allocation
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will be played across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from 2 October to 21 November 2027.
South Africa will provide eight stadiums, Zimbabwe will host matches at three grounds, and Namibia will stage games at one venue in Windhoek. Together, the grounds will host all 57 matches across the Super Series, Group Stage, Super 7, semi-finals and final.
The tournament brings the Men’s Cricket World Cup back to Africa for the first time since 2003. South Africa and Zimbabwe also co-hosted that edition, while Namibia will host matches at a senior Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time.
World Cup 2027 Stadiums and Host Cities
| Venue | City | Country | Published Capacity | World Cup Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanderers Stadium | Johannesburg | South Africa | 34,000 | 6 |
| SuperSport Park | Tshwane / Centurion | South Africa | 16,279 | 5 |
| Newlands Cricket Ground | Cape Town | South Africa | 25,000 | 6 |
| Kingsmead Cricket Ground | Durban | South Africa | 23,270 | 6 |
| St George’s Park | Gqeberha | South Africa | 19,000 | 5 |
| Mangaung Oval | Bloemfontein | South Africa | 15,500 | 5 |
| Boland Park | Paarl | South Africa | 8,700 | 4 |
| Buffalo Park | KuGompo City | South Africa | 12,530 | 4 |
| Harare Sports Club | Harare | Zimbabwe | 10,000 | 4 |
| Queens Sports Club | Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 9,000 | 2 |
| Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium | Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe | 10,000 | 4 |
| Namibia Cricket Ground | Windhoek | Namibia | 4,500 | 6 |
The match totals above are based on the complete fixture schedule announced for the tournament. Published stadium capacities are reference figures and should not be treated as the exact number of tickets available for an individual World Cup match. Event configuration, hospitality areas and operational requirements can affect saleable capacity.
World Cup 2027 Venues in South Africa
South Africa carries the largest share of the tournament, with eight host cities. Cape Town and Tshwane will stage the semi-finals, while Johannesburg will host the final.
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Wanderers Stadium will be one of the most important grounds of the entire World Cup.
The Johannesburg venue has a published capacity of around 34,000 and was built in 1956. It has already hosted some of cricket’s biggest matches, including the 2003 ODI World Cup final and the 2007 T20 World Cup final.
It was also the setting for South Africa’s famous chase of 434 against Australia in 2006.
The Wanderers receives six matches in 2027.
Its Group Stage programme includes the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match on 10 October and New Zealand vs Sri Lanka on 20 October.
The stadium also stages important Super 7 fixtures later in the tournament.
Most importantly, Johannesburg will host the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Final on 21 November, returning the World Cup decider to the same city that staged the 2003 final.
SuperSport Park, Tshwane
The ICC schedule uses Tshwane as the host-city name, with matches played at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
SuperSport Park is one of South Africa’s major international grounds and has a published capacity of around 16,279. The venue became a provincial cricket ground during the 1980s and later developed into a regular Test, ODI and T20I venue.
Five World Cup matches are scheduled here.
Pakistan begin their Group A campaign against Afghanistan at Tshwane on 8 October. India then face Afghanistan on 14 October, while Bangladesh meet Qualifier B on 23 October.
The stadium also hosts a Super 7 match before staging Semi-final 2 on 18 November.
The semi-final has a reserve day if required.
Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Newlands is one of the most recognisable cricket grounds in the world, with Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak forming its famous backdrop.
The ground has a published capacity of around 25,000 and has a long relationship with major international cricket.
It hosted matches during the 2003 Men’s Cricket World Cup and later staged the final of the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Cape Town gets six matches in the 2027 tournament.
The main Group Stage begins here on 7 October when defending champions Australia face India in a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final.
South Africa then start their home World Cup campaign against New Zealand at Newlands on 9 October.
Cape Town also gets several major Super 7 fixtures before hosting Semi-final 1 on 17 November.
A reserve day is available for the semi-final if needed.
Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban
Kingsmead is one of South Africa’s oldest major international cricket grounds.
The stadium has a published capacity of around 23,270 and has hosted international cricket for more than a century.
It is associated with several historic moments, including the famous 1939 Timeless Test and Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes in one over during the 2007 T20 World Cup.
Durban will host six World Cup matches in 2027.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh and South Africa vs Bangladesh are among its Group Stage fixtures.
Kingsmead becomes even more important during the Super 7, when it hosts four additional matches.
Under the current seeded structure, those Super 7 slots could include major fixtures involving South Africa, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and England, provided the relevant teams qualify.
St George’s Park, Gqeberha
St George’s Park is one of the most historically significant cricket grounds in South Africa.
Cricket has been played in the area since the nineteenth century, and the venue hosted the match recognised as South Africa’s first official Test in March 1889.
Its current capacity is around 19,000.
The ground was also used during the 2003 ODI World Cup.
Five matches are scheduled for Gqeberha in 2027.
South Africa face England there on 16 October, while England meet New Zealand on 23 October.
Three Super 7 fixtures follow later in the tournament.
That gives St George’s Park a strong mix of Group Stage and second-phase cricket.
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Mangaung Oval has been an international venue since the early 1990s and remains one of the main cricket grounds in South Africa’s Free State.
Its current published capacity is around 15,500.
The ground hosted its first ODI in 1992 when South Africa played India.
Bloemfontein receives five matches during the World Cup.
Pakistan vs Qualifier A and India vs Qualifier A are scheduled there during Group A.
The venue then becomes a major Super 7 ground with three more matches.
Under the current seedings, those potential Super 7 fixtures include matches involving South Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Australia.
Boland Park, Paarl
Boland Park offers a smaller and more intimate setting than several of South Africa’s larger metropolitan stadiums.
The ground has a published capacity of around 8,700.
It already has Cricket World Cup history from 2003, including the match in which Wasim Akram became the first bowler to reach 500 ODI wickets.
Four matches are assigned to Paarl in 2027.
Australia meet Qualifier A there on 12 October, followed by South Africa vs Qualifier B on 13 October.
One of the biggest fixtures at Boland Park comes on 22 October when Australia face Pakistan.
Paarl also hosts one Super 7 match later in the tournament.
Buffalo Park, KuGompo City
Buffalo Park is the easternmost South African host venue.
The city was previously known as East London and is referred to in the World Cup venue list as KuGompo City.
Buffalo Park has a published capacity of around 12,530 and has hosted international cricket for many years.
Four World Cup matches will be played there.
New Zealand face Bangladesh on 12 October.
Australia vs Afghanistan follows on 18 October before Afghanistan meet Qualifier A on 21 October.
The stadium then hosts a Super 7 fixture on 29 October.
World Cup 2027 Venues in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has three host grounds, combining two established international venues with a new stadium in Victoria Falls.
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club is the traditional home of Zimbabwean international cricket.
Founded in 1900, the ground sits in the heart of the capital and is known for its tree-lined surroundings.
It hosted Zimbabwe’s first Test match in 1992 and has remained the country’s main international cricket venue.
The stadium has a published capacity of around 10,000.
Harare receives four Group Stage matches.
Zimbabwe face Australia there on 15 October and Pakistan on 19 October.
New Zealand vs Qualifier B takes place on 17 October, followed by England vs Qualifier B on 20 October.
Harare does not currently have a Super 7 or knockout match in the published schedule.
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Queens Sports Club is one of Zimbabwe’s oldest cricket grounds and has been a regular international venue for decades.
The current published capacity is around 9,000.
The ground hosted its first Test in 1994 and remains one of Zimbabwe’s two established international cricket centres alongside Harare.
Bulawayo will stage two Group A matches.
Zimbabwe face Qualifier A there on 9 October before meeting Afghanistan on 11 October.
Both fixtures involve the co-host nation, giving local supporters two Zimbabwe World Cup matches in Bulawayo.
Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium, Victoria Falls
The newest venue in the tournament is Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls.
The stadium is being developed as a new international cricket venue with a published capacity of around 10,000.
Its location gives the World Cup a new destination close to one of Africa’s best-known tourism regions.
Its first Cricket World Cup match will be particularly significant.
Zimbabwe host India there on 24 October in the final match of the Group Stage.
That fixture will be the first Cricket World Cup match staged at the new venue.
Victoria Falls then becomes an important Super 7 destination with matches on 28 October, 30 October and 1 November.
Under the current pre-seeded schedule, those slots could produce fixtures such as India vs Australia, Pakistan vs England and Australia vs New Zealand, provided those teams qualify into their designated positions.
World Cup 2027 Venue in Namibia
Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Windhoek has only one World Cup venue, but its role is unique.
Namibia Cricket Ground is a newly developed international stadium with a published capacity of approximately 4,500.
Current venue listings state a capacity of approximately 4,500, while earlier ICC reports during the stadium’s development referenced a planned capacity of 7,000.
The venue officially opened in 2025 and forms the centrepiece of Namibia’s first involvement as a host of the senior Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Windhoek hosts six matches, which is joint-highest among the tournament venues.
Most importantly, all three Super Series matches are played there on 2, 4 and 6 October.
Those three fixtures determine which of the participating Super Series teams claims the final place in the main Group Stage.
Windhoek then hosts three Group Stage matches.
England face Bangladesh on 8 October, Sri Lanka meet Qualifier B on 10 October, and England play Sri Lanka on 13 October.
The England vs Sri Lanka match is the final World Cup fixture scheduled in Namibia.
Which Venues Host the World Cup 2027 Knockout Matches?
Newlands · Cape Town
SuperSport Park · Tshwane
Wanderers · Johannesburg
The knockout matches are concentrated in South Africa.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-final 1 | 17 November 2027 | Newlands, Cape Town |
| Semi-final 2 | 18 November 2027 | SuperSport Park, Tshwane |
| Final | 21 November 2027 | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
Both semi-finals have reserve days.
The final also has a reserve day on 22 November if required.
Johannesburg therefore gets the tournament’s biggest match, while Cape Town and Tshwane share the two semi-finals.
Which World Cup 2027 Venues Host the Most Matches?
Four cities receive six matches each:
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Durban
Windhoek
Tshwane, Bloemfontein and Gqeberha each host five matches.
Paarl, KuGompo City, Harare and Victoria Falls each receive four.
Bulawayo hosts two matches.
The venue distribution reflects the different roles of the three host countries.
Namibia’s six matches are concentrated at one stadium.
Zimbabwe spreads its matches across Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.
South Africa handles the largest share of the tournament across eight different grounds.
A Mix of Historic and New World Cup Grounds
WORLD CUP CRICKET
RETURNS TO AFRICA
One of the most interesting features of the World Cup 2027 venue list is the contrast between established international landmarks and newly developed grounds.
Wanderers, Newlands, St George’s Park, Kingsmead, Harare Sports Club and Queens Sports Club have decades of international cricket history behind them.
Several were also used during the 2003 Cricket World Cup.
At the other end of the spectrum are Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls and Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
These newer venues extend the tournament into locations that have not previously hosted senior Men’s Cricket World Cup matches.
This mixture gives the 2027 tournament a venue map that combines some of African cricket’s most famous stadiums with new international destinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many venues will host the Cricket World Cup 2027?
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will be played at 12 venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
How many World Cup 2027 venues are in South Africa?
South Africa has eight venues: Johannesburg, Tshwane, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, Paarl and KuGompo City.
Which venues will be used in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe will use Harare Sports Club, Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo and Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls.
Where will World Cup 2027 matches be played in Namibia?
All Namibia matches will be played at Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
The stadium hosts the three Super Series fixtures and three Group Stage matches.
Where is the World Cup 2027 final?
The final will be played at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 21 November 2027.
Which venues host the semi-finals?
Cape Town hosts the first semi-final on 17 November, while Tshwane hosts the second on 18 November.
Which venue hosts India vs Pakistan?
The Group A match between India and Pakistan is scheduled at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 10 October 2027.
Is Victoria Falls a new World Cup venue?
Yes. Zimbabwe vs India on 24 October is scheduled to be the first Cricket World Cup match at the new Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls.
Is Namibia hosting the Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time?
Yes. The 2027 tournament will be Namibia’s first time hosting matches at the senior ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.