CSA Unveils Venues For ICC World Cup 2027: South Africa To Host 44 Matches, Zimbabwe And Namibia Get 10

ICC Men's World Cup 2027 will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Cricket South Africa (CSA), on Saturday, announced their roadmap for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, with 44 matches set to be held across eight South African cities, while the remaining 10 matches will be played in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The announcement came along with the formation of the tournament’s Local Organising Committee Board (LOCB), led by former South African cabinet minister Trevor Manuel as Independent Chairman.

Among the eight South African cities announced as hosts for the 2027 World Cup matches are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, East London, and Paarl. CSA stressed delivering “a bold and unifying event.” With Zimbabwe and Namibia announced as co-hosts, it further emphasised cricket’s presence in Africa.

The 2027 World Cup will mark a return of the marquee 50-over event to Africa for the first time since 2003, when Australia became champions by beating India by 125 runs in the final at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.

CSA President Rihan Richards said the return of the World Cup after decades carried special significance. “Twenty-four years have passed since the last ICC CWC tournament took place on African soil. This makes the 2027 CWC a sought-after opportunity to create a unique platform for attracting new fans while engaging existing fans through digital innovation, connecting with the African continent, and the world,” Richards noted.

Pearl Maphoshe, Chairperson of the CSA Board, underscored the broader vision: “CSA’s vision is to stage a global, inspiring event which will reflect the face of South Africa—diverse, inclusive, and united. The tournament will be vibrantly different in its style and atmosphere, and its experiences. It will provide players, fans and partners with the most unique, unforgettable experience.”

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