By Afiur
July 31, 2026
The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup returns to Africa after 24 years, jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia across 12 international venues.
South Africa will host matches at Johannesburg, Centurion, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, Paarl, and East London, showcasing world-class cricket venues.
Zimbabwe's venues include Harare Sports Club, Queens Sports Club (Bulawayo), and Victoria Falls Stadium, bringing World Cup cricket back after hosting in 2003.
The Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek will host World Cup matches, marking Namibia's first-ever ICC Men's Cricket World Cup hosting experience.
The tournament features 12 confirmed venues and a new 14-team format, celebrating African cricket under the theme of unity and global competition.