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ICC reveals 12 venues for 2027 ODI World Cup across 3 African nations
The ICC has revealed 12 host venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia for the 2027 ODI World Cup, running October-November 2027.
The International Cricket Council revealed 12 host venues and unveiled the official tournament brand for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 on Thursday, July 30, 2026, to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
South Africa’s eight venues are the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, Centurion in Tshwane, Newlands in Cape Town, Kingsmead in Durban, St George’s Park in Gqeberha, Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, Boland Park in Paarl and Buffalo Park in KuGompo City.
Zimbabwe will host matches at Harare Sports Club, Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo and the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls, while Namibia’s Windhoek ground completes the 12-venue list.
The 14-team, 57-match tournament runs from October to November 2027. ICC chair Jay Shah said the unveiling of the venues and brand ‘signals the start of a journey that will unite fans around the world.’
ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta said the brand reflects ‘the energy, ambition and spirit of the event,’ with every host city set to offer fans its own unique experience.
The announcement, made well over a year before the tournament begins, gives the three host boards extended time to finalise venue readiness and ticketing plans.
The tournament brand and logo were unveiled alongside the venue list at a ceremony designed to build momentum for the event more than a year ahead of the opening match.
South Africa’s eight venues include several grounds with a long Test cricket history, including Newlands in Cape Town and the Wanderers in Johannesburg, both regular hosts of international matches.
Zimbabwe’s inclusion as a co-host marks a significant moment for the country’s cricket board, which has worked to rebuild its international standing in recent years.
This will be the first men’s ODI World Cup hosted on African soil in 24 years, following South Africa’s staging of the 2003 edition alongside Zimbabwe and Kenya.
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