Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Southern Africa to Host 2027 Cricket World Cup
The 2027 Cricket World Cup is coming to Southern Africa!
South Africa, along with Zimbabwe and Namibia, will host the matches.
South Africa will host the majority of the games across multiple cities.
The tournament is a chance to boost cricket in Africa and will include cities such as Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town.
The Local Organizing Committee Board has been formed to make the event a success, with Trevor Manuel as the chairman.
This marks the return of the Cricket World Cup to Africa after 24 years.
South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe will co-host the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
Eight South African cities will host 44 matches.
Zimbabwe and Namibia will host an additional 10 matches.
The LOCB board has been formed, chaired by Trevor Manuel.
The tournament marks the return of the 50-over event to Africa since 2003.
- Who
- Cricket South Africa (CSA)
- What
- South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will co-host the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
- When
- 2027
- Where
- South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia
- Why
- To host the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and showcase cricket in Africa.
- Event
- 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
- Host Countries
- South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia
- SA Matches
- 44
- SA Cities
- Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, East London, Paarl
- Last African Host
- 2003
- LOCB Chairman
- Trevor Manuel
Sources
South Africa to host 44 matches as CSA confirms venues, roadmap for 2027 ODI World Cup
2027 ODI World Cup venues revealed: South Africa to host 44 matches in 8 iconic cities; all you need to know
CSA Unveils Venues For ICC World Cup 2027: South Africa To Host 44 Matches, Zimbabwe And Namibia Get 10
