ICC Men's Cricket
World Cup 2027
The 14th edition of cricket's biggest prize — 14 nations, 55 matches, 12 venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia. Australia enter as six-time defending champions.
Hosts
SA / ZIM / NAM
Teams
14
Matches
55
Venues
12
Host Nations
8 venues · 44 matches
Primary host — 8 venues including Johannesburg & Cape Town
2 venues · 6 matches
Co-host — Harare and Bulawayo
2 venues · 5 matches
First-ever ICC event host — Windhoek
All ODI World Cup Winners (1975–2023)
| Year | Champion | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2023LATEST | 🇦🇺Australia | 6 wickets |
| 2019 | 🏴England | Super Over |
| 2015 | 🇦🇺Australia | 7 wickets |
| 2011 | 🇮🇳India | 6 wickets |
| 2007 | 🇦🇺Australia | 53 runs (D/L) |
| 2003 | 🇦🇺Australia | 125 runs |
| 1999 | 🇦🇺Australia | 8 wickets |
| 1996 | 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | 7 wickets |
| 1992 | 🇵🇰Pakistan | 22 runs |
| 1987 | 🇦🇺Australia | 7 runs |
| 1983 | 🇮🇳India | 43 runs |
| 1979 | 🌐West Indies | 92 runs |
| 1975 | 🌐West Indies | 17 runs |
Tournament Format
14 Teams, Group Stage
All 14 qualified teams compete in a round-robin group phase. The top teams from each group advance to the Super 8s or knockout rounds.
55 Matches Across 12 Venues
44 matches in South Africa, with Zimbabwe and Namibia hosting 11 combined. First ODI World Cup to be staged across three African nations.
Expanded Field
14 teams is an expansion from the 10-team formats used in 2019 and 2023, giving more nations a chance to compete at the sport's biggest stage.
Final — November 13, 2027
The final is scheduled for November 13, 2027. Venue TBC — expected to be one of South Africa's major stadiums.
ODI World Cup 2027 FAQs
Where is the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 held?
The 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup is co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. It will be the first time Namibia has hosted a major ICC event. South Africa will stage the majority of matches (44 of 55) across 8 venues including Johannesburg and Cape Town.
When is the Cricket World Cup 2027?
The ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027 runs from October 8 to November 13, 2027, spanning 37 days across 12 venues in three countries.
How many teams play in the Cricket World Cup 2027?
14 teams compete in the 2027 ODI World Cup — an expansion from the 10-team format used in 2019 and 2023. A total of 55 matches will be played.
Who are the defending champions for the 2027 World Cup?
Australia are the defending champions, having won the 2023 ODI World Cup by beating India by 6 wickets in the final at Ahmedabad, India on November 19, 2023. It was Australia's record 6th ODI World Cup title.
Which team has won the most Cricket World Cups?
Australia have won the most ODI World Cup titles with 6 (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023). India and West Indies are next with 2 titles each. England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have one title each.