The International Cricket Council (ICC) announces that the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2027 will be staged across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament is co-hosted by the three countries, with South Africa set to host eight venues, Zimbabwe three, and Namibia one, according to the ICC’s venue reveal. The ICC describes the event as the World Cup’s return to Africa after 24 years, noting the last Men’s Cricket World Cup held on the continent was in 2003. The ICC says the competition will involve 14 teams and will feature 57 matches played over three stages. Alongside the venue list, the ICC unveils the tournament’s official brand identity, “Three Nations, One Heartbeat,” which is presented as a unifying theme for the co-host nations. Free Press Journal further lists the specific stadiums in each host country, while other reports focus on the overall distribution of venues across the three countries. The announcement comes during a formal launch event, with ICC leadership also sharing details publicly.
ICC names 12 venues for ODI Cricket World Cup 2027 across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announces that the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2027 will be staged across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament is co-hosted by th...
- The ICC confirms the ODI Cricket World Cup 2027 will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
- A total of 12 venues are selected: eight in South Africa, three in Zimbabwe and one in Namibia.
- The tournament returns to Africa after 24 years; the last Men’s Cricket World Cup on the continent was in 2003.
- The ICC says 14 teams will compete and 57 matches will be played across three stages.
- The ICC unveils the tournament’s official brand identity, “Three Nations, One Heartbeat.”
Twelve venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will stage the 2027 ODI World Cup, with hosts South Africa accounting for eight of the stadiums, the ICC announced on Thursday.
3 hours agoThe International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday officially announced the 12 venues that will host the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027 across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The host cities and the tournament's official brand, 'Three Nations, One Heartbeat', were unveiled during a special launch event in Johannesburg.Eight venues in South Africa, three in Zimbabwe and one in Namibia will stage matches during the 50-over tournament.Destiny awaits across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia at #CWC27 pic.twitter.com/lPjnozfZiT— ICC (@ICC) July 30, 2026 The South African venues are Wanderers Stadium (Johannesburg), Centurion (Tshwane), Newlands (Cape Town), Kingsmead (Durban), St George's Park (Gqeberha), Mangaung Oval (Bloemfontein), Boland Park (Paarl) and Buffalo Park (KuGompo City).Zimbabwe will host matches at Harare Sports Club, Queens Sports Club (Bulawayo) and Fale Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium (Victoria Falls), while Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek will be the country's host venue.It's exciting to announce the 12 venues across three nations and a new brand for the ICC Men’s @CricketWorldCup 2027. The unveiling signals the start of a journey that will unite fans around the world and build anticipation for one of our sport’s biggest global events. #CWC27 pic.twitter.com/wSW4j4sAPP— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 30, 2026 ICC Chairman Jay Shah shared a post on social media and said, "It's exciting to announce the 12 venues across three nations and a new brand for the ICC Men’s @CricketWorldCup 2027. The unveiling signals the start of a journey that will unite fans around the world and build anticipation for one of our sport’s biggest global events. #CWC27."The 2027 edition will mark the return of the Men's Cricket World Cup to Africa after 24 years. The last time the tournament was held on the continent was in 2003, when South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya co-hosted the tournament. The upcoming edition will feature the world's top 14 teams. ➡️ # The 12 venues set to host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 have officially been confirmed ️https://t.co/QLxDyjmGjC— ICC (@ICC) July 30, 2026 'Rohit Bhai 2027 Ka World Cup Chahiye': Rohit Sharma's Gesture Towards Fan's Request Goes Viral Amid IND vs AFG ODI Series | VideoThe tournament's official theme, 'Three Nations, One Heartbeat', celebrates the unity, diversity and shared culture of the three host countries. It is inspired by the African philosophy of Ubuntu, which means "I am, because we are" and reflects the idea of bringing people together through cricket.Fans can now register their interest to receive updates on ticket sales and other tournament information ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027.
3 hours agoThe ICC has revealed twelve host venues for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will jointly host the prestigious fifty-over tournament. This event marks the World Cup's return to Africa after a twenty-four-year absence. The tournament will feature fifty-seven matches and fourteen teams competing across three stages. The official brand identity 'Three Nations, One Heartbeat' symbolises unity among the co-hosts.
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