ICC confirms 12 venues for 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The ICC has confirmed the host cities for the 2027 ODI World Cup, marking the tournament's return to Southern Africa after 24 years. The event will feature matches in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, with the final likely at either the Wanderers or Newlands. South Africa will host the majority of 54 matches across eight cities, while Zimbabwe's Harare, Bulawayo, and Victoria Falls will host between seven and ten games. Namibia's Windhoek will guarantee at least three matches., Victoria Falls includes a new 10,000-seater stadium set for completion this year, which will hold domestic matches before its international debut in early 2027.
- •Twelve venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia confirmed.
- •Final expected at either Wanderers or Newlands.
- •Victoria Falls features a new 10,000-seater stadium.
- •South Africa will host eight of the twelve cities.
- •Warm-up matches planned in Benoni and Potchefstroom.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — ICC unveils 12 venues for ODI World Cup 2027 as Africa hosts showpiece after 24 years
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — 2027 ODI World Cup venues confirmed: Full list of 12 stadiums in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia
"The 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.
"ICC has announced the 12 host venues for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Check the full list of stadiums and host cities.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 11:10 PMICC unveils 12 venues for ODI World Cup 2027 as Africa hosts showpiece after 24 years
The 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.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 6:09 PM2027 ODI World Cup venues confirmed: Full list of 12 stadiums in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia
ICC has announced the 12 host venues for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Check the full list of stadiums and host cities.
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