Archive · 20 Jul 2025
England to Host Next Three World Test Championship Finals
The ICC, the main cricket organization, decided that England will host the next three World Test Championship finals.
This means big cricket games will be played there in 2027, 2029, and 2031.
England was chosen because the weather is good for cricket in June, when these games usually happen.
The ECB, the group in charge of cricket in England, is excited to host these games.
The ICC also added two new members and gave USA Cricket more time to fix its issues.
England will host the next three World Test Championship (WTC) finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) made the decision at its annual conference.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has previously hosted the 2021, 2023, and 2025 WTC finals.
The WTC finals are likely to be held in June due to favorable weather conditions in England.
The ICC also added two new associate members and gave USA Cricket more time to address governance issues.
- Who
- The International Cricket Council (ICC)
- What
- The next three World Test Championship finals will be held in England.
- When
- 2027, 2029, and 2031
- Where
- England
- Why
- Due to suitable weather conditions in June and the ECB's proven ability to host the finals.
ICC
ECB
Test Cricket Popularity
ICC
Test cricket may not have as many viewers if India does not play in the final.
ECB
The ICC chose England to host because of favorable weather conditions and their proven ability to host the finals.
- Event
- World Test Championship Finals
- Host Country
- England
- Years
- 2027, 2029, 2031
- Governing Body
- ICC
- Previous Host
- England (2021, 2023, 2025)