ICC Announces 12 Venues for the 2027 ODI World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced 12 venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia for the 2027 One Day International (ODI) World Cup. Featuring 14 teams competing in 57 matches, the tournament carries the slogan “Three Nations, One Heartbeat.” ICC President Jay Shah described the return of the World Cup to African soil after 24 years as a historic opportunity for cricket.

Kathmandu, August 1 – The ICC declared the host venues for the 2027 ODI World Cup, jointly organized by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, during a special event held in Johannesburg. Of the 12 venues, eight are located in South Africa, three in Zimbabwe, and one in Namibia. Matches will be held at prominent South African stadiums including Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, Centurion, Newlands in Cape Town, Kingsmead in Durban, St George’s Park in Gqeberha, Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, Boland Park in Paarl, and Buffalo Park.

Zimbabwe’s selected venues include the Harare Sports Club, Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, and the Phalombe Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium near Victoria Falls. Namibia’s matches will be hosted at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, the country’s capital. ICC officials have announced that fans can now register their interest for ticket sales and other details related to the World Cup.

ICC President Jay Shah highlighted that the announcement of the host cities and tournament branding marks a significant milestone for the event’s preparations. He expressed confidence that after a 24-year interval, returning the World Cup to Africa presents a historic moment, and that South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will deliver an unforgettable tournament experience.