The ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule is out, setting the stage for cricket’s biggest tournament across three African nations. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will host 14 teams from October 2 to November 21, 2027.
The tournament features a new Super 7 phase after the group stage. India opens its campaign against Australia in Cape Town on October 7. The schedule also features India’s much-anticipated Pakistan clash in Johannesburg on October 10.
Here’s a complete look at the ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule, including groups, India’s fixtures, venuesm format and much more.
ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule Overview
The 2027 World Cup will feature 14 teams across three host nations, with the tournament moving from the Super Series into a new Super 7 phase.
Here’s a quick overview of the key ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule details:
| Tournament Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027 |
| Dates | October 2 to November 21, 2027 |
| Super Series | October 2 to 6, 2027 |
| Main Group Stage | October 7 to 24, 2027 |
| Super 7 Phase | October 25 to November 14, 2027 |
| Semi-Finals | November 17 and 18, 2027 |
| Final | November 21, 2027 |
| Host Countries | South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia |
| Teams | 14 |
| Venues | 12 |
ODI World Cup 2027 Groups
The 14 teams will compete across two groups of six, with the final two places decided through the Cricket World Cup Qualifier and Super Series.
Here’s a look at the two groups for the ODI World Cup 2027:
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India | New Zealand |
| Australia | South Africa |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| Afghanistan | England |
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh |
| Qualifier A | Qualifier B |
The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super 7 phase. The better fourth-placed team will claim the seventh spot.
India’s ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule
India will begin its World Cup campaign against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7. The team will then face Pakistan, Afghanistan, Qualifier A and Zimbabwe.
Here is India’s complete Group Stage schedule for the ODI World Cup 2027:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2027 | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
| October 10, 2027 | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| October 14, 2027 | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| October 17, 2027 | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| October 24, 2027 | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls |
India’s Super 7 fixtures will depend on qualification and the tournament’s pre-seeded positions. The announced pathway currently places India as A1.
Full ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule
The 2027 ODI World Cup will feature 57 matches across the Super Series, Group Stage, Super 7 phase and knockout rounds.
Here is the complete match breakdown across every stage of the ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule:
Super Series Schedule
The Super Series will be the preliminary round-robin played in Windhoek, Namibia, between three teams (the 2nd-, 3rd-, and 4th-place finishers from the 2027 CWC Qualifier). It will also decide the final team entering the main Group Stage of the ODI World Cup 2027.
Check the schedule below:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2027 | QF1 vs QF3 | Windhoek |
| October 4, 2027 | QF1 vs QF2 | Windhoek |
| October 6, 2027 | QF2 vs QF3 | Windhoek |
The team finishing first in the Super Series will claim the final Group Stage spot.
Group Stage Schedule
The main Group Stage will feature 30 matches across two groups from October 7 to 24. Here is the complete schedule, divided into Group A and Group B.
Group A Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 7 | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
| October 8 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| October 9 | Zimbabwe vs Qualifier A | Bulawayo |
| October 10 | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| October 11 | Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan | Bulawayo |
| October 12 | Australia vs Qualifier A | Paarl |
| October 14 | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| October 15 | Pakistan vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| October 15 | Zimbabwe vs Australia | Harare |
| October 17 | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| October 18 | Australia vs Afghanistan | KuGompo City |
| October 19 | Zimbabwe vs Pakistan | Harare |
| October 21 | Afghanistan vs Qualifier A | KuGompo City |
| October 22 | Australia vs Pakistan | Paarl |
| October 24 | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls |
Group B Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 8 | England vs Bangladesh | Windhoek |
| October 9 | South Africa vs New Zealand | Cape Town |
| October 10 | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier B | Windhoek |
| October 12 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | KuGompo City |
| October 13 | England vs Sri Lanka | Windhoek |
| October 13 | South Africa vs Qualifier B | Paarl |
| October 16 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Durban |
| October 16 | South Africa vs England | Gqeberha |
| October 17 | New Zealand vs Qualifier B | Harare |
| October 19 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Durban |
| October 20 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| October 20 | England vs Qualifier B | Harare |
| October 22 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| October 23 | England vs New Zealand | Gqeberha |
| October 23 | Bangladesh vs Qualifier B | Tshwane |
Note: The top three teams from each group, plus the next highest-placed team across both groups, will advance to the Super 7.
Super 7 Pre-Seeded Allocations
The Super 7 phase will use pre-seeded positions to determine the fixture lineup after the Group Stage.
Here are the pre-seeded allocations for the Super 7 phase:
| Seed | Team |
|---|---|
| A1 | India |
| A2 | Australia |
| A3 | Pakistan |
| AB4 | England |
| B1 | New Zealand |
| B2 | South Africa |
| B3 | Sri Lanka |
Note: If a non-seeded team qualifies above a pre-seeded team, it will take the position of the displaced team.
yes now next is schedule – super 7
Super 7 Schedule
The Super 7 phase will run from October 25 to November 14, with each team playing six matches.
Here is the complete Super 7 schedule with all 21 matches:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 25 | A2 (Australia) vs B3 (Sri Lanka) | Johannesburg |
| October 26 | B1 (New Zealand) vs A3 (Pakistan) | Gqeberha |
| October 27 | B2 (South Africa) vs AB4 (England) | Tshwane |
| October 28 | A1 (India) vs A2 (Australia) | Victoria Falls |
| October 29 | B1 (New Zealand) vs B3 (Sri Lanka) | KuGompo City |
| October 30 | A3 (Pakistan) vs AB4 (England) | Victoria Falls |
| October 31 | B2 (South Africa) vs A1 (India) | Johannesburg |
| November 1 | A2 (Australia) vs B1 (New Zealand) | Victoria Falls |
| November 2 | B3 (Sri Lanka) vs AB4 (England) | Cape Town |
| November 3 | B2 (South Africa) vs A3 (Pakistan) | Durban |
| November 4 | A1 (India) vs B1 (New Zealand) | Paarl |
| November 5 | A2 (Australia) vs AB4 (England) | Durban |
| November 6 | B2 (South Africa) vs B3 (Sri Lanka) | Bloemfontein |
| November 7 | A1 (India) vs A3 (Pakistan) | Cape Town |
| November 8 | B1 (New Zealand) vs AB4 (England) | Durban |
| November 9 | B2 (South Africa) vs A2 (Australia) | Gqeberha |
| November 10 | A3 (Pakistan) vs B3 (Sri Lanka) | Bloemfontein |
| November 11 | A1 (India) vs AB4 (England) | Gqeberha |
| November 12 | B2 (South Africa) vs B1 (New Zealand) | Cape Town |
| November 13 | A2 (Australia) vs A3 (Pakistan) | Bloemfontein |
| November 14 | A1 (India) vs B3 (Sri Lanka) | Durban |
Note: Fixtures above are based on the pre-seeded Super 7 allocations and depend on those teams qualifying from the Group Stage.
Semi-Finals and Final
The Super 7 phase will determine the four teams that advance to the World Cup knockout stage. The two semi-finals will take place on November 17 and 18, with the final scheduled for November 21.
Here is the complete semi-finals and final schedule for the ODI World Cup 2027:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| November 17 | Semi-Final 1 | Cape Town |
| November 18 | Semi-Final 2 | Tshwane |
| November 21 | Final | Johannesburg |
Note: Both semi-finals will have reserve days, while the final has a reserve day on November 22.
ODI World Cup 2027 Format Explained
The 2027 ODI World Cup will feature 14 teams across the Group Stage, Super 7 and knockout rounds. The tournament will begin with a three-team Super Series, which decides the final Group Stage team. The remaining 12 teams will compete across two groups of six.
Each team will play five Group Stage matches within its group. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super 7 phase. The next highest-placed team across both groups will take the seventh spot.
The seven Super 7 teams will play six matches each, with no Group Stage points carried forward. The top four teams will reach the semi-finals, with the winners meeting in the final.
ODI World Cup 2027 Venues
The 2027 ODI World Cup will take place across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament will use 12 venues across the three host nations.
Here is a look at the venues selected for the ODI World Cup 2027:
| Country | Venues |
|---|---|
| South Africa | Cape Town, Paarl, Johannesburg, Tshwane, Bloemfontein, Durban, KuGompo City, Gqeberha |
| Zimbabwe | Victoria Falls, Harare, Bulawayo |
| Namibia | Windhoek |
The venues will host matches across the Group Stage, Super 7 and knockout rounds.
ODI World Cup 2027 Tickets
The ticket ballot for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 has opened, giving fans an opportunity to apply for tickets across the three host nations.
Ticket prices start at USD $9.62 (R158) for entry-level seats and reach USD $31.31 (R514) for the highest tier.
The organisers have also announced family bundles, student and pensioner pricing, early-bird local allocations, and special rates for community clubs and school groups.
How to Apply: The ticket ballot is free to enter, with no upfront payment required. Fans can apply directly through the official ICC ticket portal at tickets.cricketworldcup.com.
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Conclusion
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will bring international cricket to three African nations, with a format that introduces the Super 7 stage. Fans can look forward to seeing their favourite teams compete across iconic venues.
With major rivalries, high-stakes encounters, and the World Cup trophy on the line, the tournament promises exciting cricket from start to finish. The title race will deliver plenty of thrilling moments for cricket fans worldwide.
