All Matches, Dates and Locations for the 2027 ICC Men's One‑Day World Cup
Cricket lovers now have access to the entire match calendar for the ICC Men's One‑Day International World Cup 2027. The tournament will span from 2 October to 21 November, featuring 14 nations competing across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The opening phase, known as the Super Series, will be contested in Windhoek on 2 October (Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 3), 4 October (Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 2) and 6 October (Qualifier 2 vs Qualifier 3). The winner secures the last spot in the main draw.
Group A consists of Australia, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, co‑host Zimbabwe and the Qualifier A side. Group B features South Africa, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Qualifier B. The group‑stage matches begin on 7 October with India taking on Australia at Newlands, followed by Pakistan versus Afghanistan in Bloemfontein on 8 October. The headlining high‑voltage duel – India versus Pakistan – is slated for 10 October in Johannesburg’s Wanderers stadium.
Venues for the group stage include Newlands (Cape Town), Centurion (Johannesburg), Bloemfontein, Paarl, Port Elizabeth, East London, and the newly inaugurated stadiums in Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls and Windhoek. After the group phase, the top three teams from each pool and the highest‑ranked fourth‑place side advance to the Super 7 round‑robin, where each team plays six matches. The four best performers then move to the semi‑finals on 17 October (Cape Town) and 18 October (Bloemfontein), each with a reserve day. The final will be held on 21 November at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, with an additional reserve day on 22 November.
The schedule also outlines every Super 7 encounter, from Australia versus Sri Lanka on 25 October in Johannesburg to the decisive India versus Pakistan clash on 7 November in Cape Town. Semi‑final line‑ups, reserve days, and the final are clearly marked, ensuring that supporters can follow each stage of the competition from start to finish.